The spelling of the word "Oxidator" can be explained through its phonetic transcription, which reads as /ˈɒksɪdeɪtə/. The word is derived from "oxide," which refers to a compound of oxygen and another element. The '-or' suffix in "oxidator" indicates the agent or substance that causes oxidation. Therefore, an oxidator is a chemical substance that can promote oxidation in other substances. The spelling of "Oxidator" conforms to English phonetics, which follows a set of rules to represent sounds using specific letters or combinations of letters.
A contrivance for throwing a current of air on the flame of an argand lamp; also called oxygenator.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "oxidator" is derived from the term "oxidation", which stems from the Latin word "oxidare", meaning "to combine with oxygen". The suffix "-or" is commonly used in English to indicate that something or someone performs an action, thus "oxidator" refers to a substance or agent that causes oxidation.