desaturation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˌsætjəˈɹeɪʃən/ (UK)
- /diːˌsætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- Late Latin saturatiobor. English saturation English desaturation From de- + saturation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond
- (countable, uncountable) a decrease in the level of oxygen saturation in a patient's haemoglobin
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| desaturations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |