Third-person singular present tense of deoxidize; removes oxygen from something or prevents oxidation.
From de- + oxidize + -s (third-person singular marker). The verb form developed from the noun deoxidizer in chemistry and metallurgy contexts.
When a welder deoxidizes molten steel, they're essentially stopping oxygen atoms from bonding with the metal—it's like putting a protective shield around the metal while it's hot and vulnerable.
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