desaturate

verb
/diːˈsætʃəɹeɪt/UK

Etymology

From de- + saturate.

  1. derived from saturātus
  2. inherited from saturat — “satiated, satisfied
  3. inherited from saturat
  4. prefixed as desaturate — “de + saturate

Definitions

  1. To cause to become less saturated or unsaturated.

    • With this in mind, Desai has called for imposing more stringent regulations on the ride-hailing sector, to create a more level playing field and, presumably, to desaturate the pool of drivers.
  2. To become less saturated or unsaturated.

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