nonoxidizing
/ˌnɑnˈɑksɪdaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Not causing or undergoing oxidation; not reacting with oxygen.
- Nonoxidizing acids, like hydrochloric acid, do not release oxygen when they react.
- The lab uses a nonoxidizing atmosphere to prevent the metal from rusting.
- Store the chemical in a nonoxidizing environment to keep it stable.
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