Desaturation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːˌsætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Desaturation is a noun meaning (chemistry) the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond.
Meaning
(chemistry) the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond.
More Meanings
- (medicine) a decrease in the level of oxygen saturation in a patient's haemoglobin
Word Forms
- desaturations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dehydrogenation, desupersaturation, undersaturation, saturation, dehydrocoupling, desaturator.
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