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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

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palenesspallidity

Antonyms

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impregnatingsaturatingsaturationtoning

Etymology

From de- + saturation.