supersaturated
Britishadjective
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(of a solution) containing more solute than a saturated solution and therefore not in equilibrium
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(of a vapour) containing more material than a saturated vapour and therefore not in equilibrium
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When boiled with water, sugar will revert back to its original structure — or crystalize — when it becomes supersaturated.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025
“People hear the word quicksand they think jungle movie. The reality with this supersaturated sand is you’re not going to go under,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024
The dead salmon showed signs of gas bubble disease, which can occur when water is supersaturated with dissolved gases.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2024
Second, it’d be good for academics, who in general face an absolutely brutal, supersaturated job market in higher ed, even in many of the sciences such as biology and physics.
From Slate • Oct. 29, 2021
Oh, and I don’t mean to brag or anything, but that lab report that Lil and I turned in for the supersaturated solution?
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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