Desaturation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /diːˌsætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/, /diːˌsætjəˈɹeɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

- + saturation

Full definition of desaturation

Noun

1. (chemistry) the conversion of a saturated compound to an unsaturated one by removing hydrogen or other atoms to form a double bond
2. (medical) a decrease in the level of oxygen saturation in a patient's haemoglobin