deaspirate

/diːˈæspɪreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of oxygen or air

“The fire was so intense that it began to deaspirate the air from the surrounding area.”

2. verb

to remove the air or oxygen from

“The vacuum pump deaspirated the air from the tank before sealing it.”

3. noun

a process in which a substance is deprived of oxygen or air

“The deaspiration process was crucial in the production of the new material.”

Synonyms

  • aspirate out
  • deprive of oxygen

Antonyms

  • aspirate in
  • oxygenate