Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deoxygenate
verb
/diˈɒksɪˌɡeɪt/
Definition
To remove oxygen from something.
Examples
- In the laboratory, scientists often deoxygenate the solution to study anaerobic processes.
- The heart deoxygenates blood before pumping it to the lungs for re-oxygenation.
Meaning
Deoxygenate refers to the process of taking away oxygen from a substance or environment, particularly in contexts related to chemistry or biology.
Synonyms
- Remove oxygen
- Decarbonize
- Desaturate
