unsaturate

/ˌʌnsætˈreɪt, ˌʌnsætˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reduce the amount of fat or oil from (something)

“The chef unsaturated the sauce to make it healthier.”

2. verb

to make (something) less saturated or less dense

“The air unsaturated as it rose above the clouds.”

3. verb

to deprive (someone or something) of a particular quality or feeling

“The news unsaturated the audience’s excitement about the new movie.”

4. transitive verb

to reduce the amount of a particular substance (such as carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere

“The new technology helps to unsaturate the atmosphere of greenhouse gases.”

Synonyms

  • deplete
  • dilute
  • dissolve

Antonyms

  • overload
  • saturate
  • surcharge