dysoxidize

/dɪˌsɒksɪˈdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reduce the oxide layer from a material, typically metal.

“The process of cleaning the old car involved dysoxidizing the rusty parts.”

2. verb

to cause (a substance) to lose its oxide layer.

“The acid in the solution dysoxidized the metal, causing it to react.”

3. noun

the process or action of removing or reducing the oxide layer from a material.

“The dysoxidization process was crucial in restoring the old car’s original appearance.”

Synonyms

  • deoxidize
  • descale

Antonyms

  • corrode
  • oxidize