saturated
Americanadjective
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soaked, impregnated, or imbued thoroughly; charged thoroughly or completely; brought to a state of saturation.
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(of colors) of maximum chroma or purity; of the highest intensity of hue; free from admixture of white.
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Chemistry.
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(of a solution) containing the maximum amount of solute capable of being dissolved under given conditions.
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(of an organic compound) containing no double or triple bonds; having each single bond attached to an atom or group.
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(of an inorganic compound) having no free valence electrons.
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adjective
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(of a solution or solvent) containing the maximum amount of solute that can normally be dissolved at a given temperature and pressure See also supersaturated
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(of a colour) having a large degree of saturation
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containing no multiple bonds and thus being incapable of undergoing additional reactions
a saturated hydrocarbon
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containing no unpaired valence electrons
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(of a fat, esp an animal fat) containing a high proportion of fatty acids having single bonds See also polyunsaturated unsaturated
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(of a vapour) containing the equilibrium amount of gaseous material at a given temperature and pressure See also supersaturated
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(of a magnetic material) fully magnetized
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extremely wet; soaked
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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.
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Compare unsaturated
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Relating to a solution that is unable to dissolve more of a solute.
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Containing as much water vapor as is possible at a given temperature. Air that is saturated has a relative humidity of 100 percent.
Other Word Forms
- nonsaturated adjective
- subsaturated adjective
Etymology
Origin of saturated
Example Sentences
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Despite some species being naturally resilient to wet winters, rescue groups said repeated storms and saturated ground were overwhelming animals' ability to cope.
From BBC
These benefits are often attributed to higher fibre intake and reduced saturated fat consumption.
From Science Daily
Given the saturated ground in some parts of the UK, the risk of flooding will remain a concern well in to March.
From BBC
The skies above get saturated with surveillance drones, making movement extremely dangerous.
From BBC
The soil is saturated with water and contains very little oxygen, which slows the breakdown of dead plants.
From Science Daily
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