Reagent versus agent?

[alex1231]

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Hi,
What is the difference between oxidizing reagent and oxidizing agent?
I know that oxidizing agent is a compound that gets reduced and a reagent is a reactant in a reaction.
Any ideas?
Thank you.

 

[wantVCUdental]

oxidizing agents and reagents are interchangeable

 

[alex1231]

OK.
Thank you.