Deoxygenization

/diːˌɒksɪdʒənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of removing oxygen from something; synonym for deoxygenation with a more technical or British spelling.

Etymology

From deoxygenize + -ation (noun suffix). This is primarily a British variant of deoxygenation, using the -ize/ise suffix instead of -ate.

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The deoxygenization of wastewater is a key step in sewage treatment—it prevents the treated water from creating dead zones when released back into rivers and lakes.

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