Definition

To take away or remove oxygen from a substance, especially a liquid like water.

Example

The process of deoxygenating water is important for certain types of fish to survive.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that some treatments can deoxygenate water to help with pollution?

Really? I never thought about how that works.

Yeah, it’s interesting because it helps certain organisms thrive.

That makes sense! I guess balancing oxygen levels is really important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deoxygenate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "oxygen" (from Greek "oxus", meaning sharp or acid, and "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word means to remove oxygen from something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'oxygen' from a substance — that's what deoxygenate means.

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