noun
- a substance that removes oxygen or reduces oxidation, especially in metallurgy or chemical processes
Usage: technical; commonly used in metallurgy and welding
Examples
- The steel manufacturer added a deoxidizer to remove dissolved oxygen from the molten metal.
- Carbon monoxide acts as a deoxidizer in the blast furnace during iron production.
- Welders use deoxidizers in flux to prevent oxidation during the joining process.
- The deoxidizer improved the quality and strength of the final metal product.
- Silicon is commonly employed as a deoxidizer in steel manufacturing.