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nonoxidizing

adjective non·ox·i·diz·ing \ ˌnän-ˈäk-sə-ˌdī-ziŋ \

Definition of nonoxidizing

: not having the ability to cause oxidation : not readily combining with oxygen
  • nonoxidizing acids
  • a nonoxidizing gas
  • nonoxidizing fuel

First Known Use of nonoxidizing

1868

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