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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deoxidize

/dɪˈɒksɪˌzaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does deoxidize mean?

verb

To remove or prevent the formation of oxide on a metal surface, often by heating in a vacuum or by using a reducing agent. To remove oxygen from a substance.

Example

"The process of deoxidizing the metal alloy was crucial to its success in the new aircraft engine."

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