supersaturate

[soo-per-sach-uh-reyt]

verb (used with object), su·per·sat·u·rat·ed, su·per·sat·u·rat·ing.

to increase the concentration of (a solution) beyond saturation; saturate abnormally.

Origin of supersaturate

First recorded in 1750–60; super- + saturate

Related formssu·per·sat·u·ra·tion, noun

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Historical Examples of supersaturate

We may supersaturate slightly the two bases with sulphuric acid.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines
Andrew Ure

supersaturate in Medicine

supersaturate

[sōō′pər-săch′ə-rāt′]

v.

To cause a chemical solution to be more highly concentrated than is normally possible under certain conditions of temperature and pressure.

Related formssu′per•sat′u•ra′tion n.

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