saturation point

American  

noun

1. the point at which a substance will receive no more of another substance in solution, chemical combination, etc.

2. a point at which some capacity is at its fullest; limit.

   After a while she reached the saturation point and could absorb nothing more from the lectures.

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saturation point British  

noun

1. the point at which no more (people, things, ideas, etc) can be absorbed, accommodated, used, etc

2. chem the point at which no more solute can be dissolved in a solution or gaseous material absorbed in a vapour

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saturation point Scientific  

1. The point at which a substance, under given conditions, can receive no more of another substance in solution.

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Etymology

Origin of saturation point

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The expansion will be new ground for the company, which will eventually reach a saturation point in U.S. subscribers.

From Los Angeles Times

“We can absorb some of it, but then it hits a saturation point,” he said, adding that he had submitted his mail ballot for Sherrill with the issue in mind.

From The Wall Street Journal

Emerson says the shop reached a “saturation point” – everyone who wanted a bike bought one.

From Seattle Times

Supporters of deep seabed exploration say that mining on land has almost reached a saturation point, resulting in low-quality production, and that many of the mineral source-areas are plagued by conflict or environmental issues.

From BBC

The Frankenstein myth hasn’t yet reached a saturation point with these latest offerings.

From Los Angeles Times