desaturation

sat·u·ra·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sach-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌsætʃ əˈreɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sach-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌsætʃ əˈreɪ ʃən/

Definitions of desaturation word

noun desaturation the addition of white light to a pure colour to produce a paler less saturated colour 3
noun desaturation the act or process of saturating. 1
noun desaturation the state of being saturated. 1
noun desaturation Meteorology. a condition in the atmosphere corresponding to 100 percent relative humidity. 1
noun desaturation the degree of chroma or purity of a color; the degree of freedom from admixture with white. 1
noun desaturation Magnetism. the state of maximum magnetization of a ferromagnetic material. 1

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Origin of desaturation

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; < Late Latin saturātiōn- (stem of saturātiō) a filling, equivalent to saturāt(us) (see saturate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Desaturation

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desaturation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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