Definitions of deoxidize
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to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons
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Antonyms:
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oxidate, oxidise, oxidize
add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
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oxidate, oxidise, oxidize
enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
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rust
become coated with oxide
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types:
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benficiate
subject to a reduction process
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pole
deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole
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type of:
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change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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oxidate, oxidise, oxidize
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