Deoxidizers

/diːˈɑːksɪdaɪzərz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of deoxidizer; multiple substances that remove oxygen or prevent oxidation.

Etymology

Plural of deoxidizer, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix -s to the singular form.

Kelly Says

In industrial steel production, deoxidizers like aluminum or silicon are carefully added in precise amounts to create strong, clean metal that won't have trapped oxygen bubbles that could make it break.

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