deoxygenation
noun [ U ] biology, chemistry specialized uk/diːˌɒk.sɪ.dʒəˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/diːˌɑːk.sɪ.dʒəˈneɪ.ʃən/
脱氧
the process of removing oxygen from a substance
The deoxygenation of the oceans could have a major impact on marine life. 海洋脱氧可能对海洋生物造成重大影响。
The drug is known to prevent excessive deoxygenation in the patient. 这种药物已知可以防止患者过度脱氧。
See: deoxygenate
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- Deoxygenation tends to predominate under such conditions.
- Metabisulfite is a reducing substance that enhances the process of deoxygenation.
- Sickle cell anemia causes the normal red blood cells to form a sickle shape during periods of deoxygenation.