What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oxygenated 3 in de-oxygenated channels? (6)" mean?

The definition is "in de-oxygenated channels?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). O (synonym="oxygen") in VENUS (synonym="3dn PLANET") = VENOUS; definition: "in de-oxygenated channels?" The answer is VENOUS.

Oxygenated 3 in de-oxygenated channels? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29002 | 25 Across | 2023-02-24 flower

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