Deoxidise (Verb)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The metal was heated to deoxidise it and remove any impurities, resulting in a higher quality product.
- To deoxidise the copper alloy, a small amount of carbon was added to absorb the excess oxygen.
- The process of deoxidising the steel involves exposing it to a controlled atmosphere of hydrogen gas.
- The catalyst was designed to deoxidise the pollutants in the exhaust gases, converting them into harmless compounds.
- By adding a hydride, the researchers were able to deoxidise the metal, increasing its reactivity and conductivity.