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Answer: OXIDANT
OXIDANT is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 3 times.
Meaning
An oxidant is a substance that causes or facilitates oxidation, a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons and may gain oxygen. It is responsible for rust production in the context of the clue given.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Rust producer. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.
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Recent usage in crossword puzzles
- New York Times - September 23, 2023
- New York Times - July 13, 2006
- New York Times - March 5, 2005