deoxygenation
|de-ox-y-ge-na-tion|
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/diˌɑksɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/
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/diˌɒksɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/
removal of oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deoxygenation' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and the word 'oxygen', which comes from the Greek 'oxys' meaning 'sharp' and 'genes' meaning 'producer'.
Historical Evolution
'deoxygenation' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'oxygenation', which was used in scientific contexts to describe the removal of oxygen.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'removal of oxygen', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of removing oxygen from a substance or environment.
The deoxygenation of the water led to a decline in fish populations.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 17:59