disoxidate

/dɪsɒksɪdeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause oxygen to be removed from a substance

“The process of disoxidation helped to preserve the artwork.”

2. noun

the act of removing oxygen from a substance

“Disoxidation is a chemical reaction that occurs in certain materials.”

Synonyms

  • denitrate
  • deoxidize

Antonyms

  • nitrate
  • oxidize