what is the definition of oxidant in terms of oxidation number ?

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Oxidant is nothing but oxidising agent.

In terms of oxidation number

Oxidation - Increase in oxidation number
Reduction - Decrease in oxidation number
Oxidising agent - Decrease in oxidation number
Reducing agent - Increase in oxidation number

As oxidant means it oxidises the other element and they undergo reduction. That is why decrease in oxidation number.

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