Desaturation

//diːˌsætʃəˈɹeɪʃən// noun

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Definitions

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

Etymology

From de- + saturation.

Related phrases

double bond

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