The word "disoxidate" is spelled with the prefix "dis-" meaning "two" or "double," followed by "oxidate" which means "to combine with oxygen." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /dɪsɒksɪdeɪt/. This word refers to the process of removing two oxygen atoms from a substance, leading to a reduction in oxidation state. It is a technical term commonly used in chemistry and metallurgy, and is essential when studying the chemical properties of materials.