Definition of DEOXIDISE

deoxidise

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
  • Alternative spelling of deoxidize.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + oxidise.

Synonyms

deoxidize, reduce

Antonyms

oxidise, oxidize

Scrabble Score: 18

deoxidise: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
deoxidise: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
deoxidise: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

deoxidise: valid Words With Friends Word