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denucleation

noun — 2 senses

denucleation

noun

Etymology From de- + nucleation.

1

Biology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences Deprivation of the nucleus.

2

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The process of removing of gas nuclei from the liquid solution by the application of hydrostatic pressures.

  • In any solution, gas nuclei can be deactivated (crushed) by the application of large hydrostatic pressures. The process of crushing is also termed denucleation.2015, Bruce Wienke, Science of Diving: Concepts and Applications:

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