desaturation
UK/diːˌsætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/
desaturation noun: the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond.
Noun
desaturation (countable and uncountable, plural desaturations)
- the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond
- a decrease in the level of oxygen saturation in a patient's haemoglobin
Forms of desaturation
| plural | desaturations |
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Origin of desaturation
From de- + saturation.
Words that rhyme with desaturation
- station
- collation
- accommodation
- presentation
- derivation
- information
- modulation
- translation
- application
- fixation
- generation
- orientation
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- citation
- combination
- communication
- conjugation
- constellation
- determination
- elevation
- operation
- relation
- reservation
- alternation
- condensation
- conversation
- deviation
- excavation
- foliation
- formation
- foundation
- incarnation
- interpretation
- representation
- retardation
- speculation
- termination
- abbreviation
- adaptation
- articulation
- bifurcation
- concentration
- congregation
- declination
- degradation
- expectation
- extenuation
- gradation
- observation
- population
- preparation
- reconciliation
- rotation
- separation
- situation
- vexation
- vindication
- accumulation
- administration
- aggregation
- appropriation
Questions about desaturation
- What does desaturation mean?
- Desaturation means the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond.
- What part of speech is desaturation?
- Desaturation is a noun.
- How do you pronounce desaturation?
- Desaturation is pronounced /diːˌsætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/ (UK).
- What is the plural of desaturation?
- The plural of desaturation is desaturations.
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