DEOXIDIZE
(verb)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Deoxidize.
Deoxidize - as a verb
To remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deoxidise18reduce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
oxidize24Example Sentences
"Chemists often use reducing agents to deoxidize compounds."
"To remove rust from metal, you can deoxidize it using a rust remover."
"During the steel production, oxygen is removed to deoxidize the molten metal."
"To prevent the formation of oxide layers, manufacturers deoxidize the surface of aluminum before coating it."
"One method to deoxidize water is through the use of electrolysis."
Word Game Points
Is DEOXIDIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deoxidize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEOXIDIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.
Is DEOXIDIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deoxidize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEOXIDIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is DEOXIDIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deoxidize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEOXIDIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
