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unsaturate

verb

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Meaning

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To make something less full or less intense, especially in chemistry, by adding other elements.

Example Sentence

Chemists often unsaturate organic compounds to change their properties.

Usage Note

Used in chemistry to describe the process of adding atoms (like hydrogen) to a molecule that has double or triple bonds, making it more stable or changing its chemical behavior. It can also be used metaphorically to mean making something less intense or full.