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saturated
[ sach-uh-rey-tid ]
/ ˈsætʃ əˌreɪ tɪd /
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adjective
soaked, impregnated, or imbued thoroughly; charged thoroughly or completely; brought to a state of saturation.
(of colors) of maximum chroma or purity; of the highest intensity of hue; free from admixture of white.
Chemistry.
- (of a solution) containing the maximum amount of solute capable of being dissolved under given conditions.
- (of an organic compound) containing no double or triple bonds; having each single bond attached to an atom or group.
- (of an inorganic compound) having no free valence electrons.
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OTHER WORDS FROM saturated
non·sat·u·rat·ed, adjectivesub·sat·u·rat·ed, adjectiveWords nearby saturated
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British Dictionary definitions for saturated
saturated
/ (ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd) /
adjective
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Scientific definitions for saturated
saturated
[ săch′ə-rā′tĭd ]
Relating to an organic compound in which all the carbon atoms are joined by single bonds and therefore cannot be combined with any additional atoms or radicals. Propane and cyclopentane are examples of saturated hydrocarbons. Compare unsaturated.
Relating to a solution that is unable to dissolve more of a solute.
Containing as much water vapor as is possible at a given temperature. Air that is saturated has a relative humidity of 100 percent.
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