Dooxidize

/duːˈɑk.sɪ.daɪz/ verb

Definition

To remove oxygen from a chemical compound or substance through a chemical reaction.

Etymology

De- (remove) + oxidize, though 'dooxidize' appears to be a rare or specialized variant spelling. It follows the pattern of scientific terminology borrowed from Latin and Greek.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that most chemists would actually say 'de-oxidize' or 'reduce' instead—it's a beautiful example of how technical language evolves around what practitioners actually use, not what perfect grammar suggests.

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