deoxidize
|de/ox/i/dize|
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/diˈɑːksɪˌdaɪz/
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/diˈɒksɪˌdaɪz/
remove oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deoxidize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'oxidize' from 'oxygen'.
Historical Evolution
'deoxidize' was formed by combining 'de-' with 'oxidize', which itself comes from 'oxygen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove oxygen', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove oxygen from a substance.
The chemist deoxidized the metal to prevent rusting.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 09:34