English Explanatory Dictionary

desaturation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond
  2. a decrease in the level of oxygen saturation in a patient's haemoglobin

Pronunciation

/diːˌsætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/ /diːˌsætjəˈɹeɪʃən/

Word forms

desaturation desaturations

Etymology

From de- + saturation.

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