Definitions

1. noun

a person or device that removes oxygen from a substance, especially a gas, to prevent oxidation or corrosion

“The deoxidator was used to purify the industrial gas before it was released into the atmosphere.”

2. verb

to remove oxygen from (a substance) in order to prevent oxidation or corrosion

“The process of deoxidating the metal was crucial to its durability in the marine environment.”

3. adjective

relating to the removal of oxygen from a substance

“The deoxidating properties of the new coating made it ideal for use on ships.”