deoxidiser

/diˌɒksɪˈsaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

a substance or device used to remove oxygen from a substance, typically a metal, especially to prevent oxidation or discoloration.

“The deoxidiser was used to prevent the metal from rusting during transport.”

2. verb

to remove oxygen from a substance, typically a metal, especially to prevent oxidation or discoloration.

“The process deoxidised the metal, removing any impurities.”

Synonyms

  • deoxidant
  • reducing agent

Antonyms

  • oxidant
  • oxidiser