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saturated
[ sach-uh-rey-tid ]
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.
saturated
/ ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd /
adjective
- (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
- (of a colour) having a large degree of saturation
- of a chemical compound
- containing no multiple bonds and thus being incapable of undergoing additional reactions
a saturated hydrocarbon
- containing no unpaired valence electrons
- (of a fat, esp an animal fat) containing a high proportion of fatty acids having single bonds See also polyunsaturated unsaturated
- (of a vapour) containing the equilibrium amount of gaseous material at a given temperature and pressure See also supersaturated
- (of a magnetic material) fully magnetized
- extremely wet; soaked
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.
Other Words From
- non·satu·rated adjective
- sub·satu·rated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of saturated1
Example Sentences
But sure, as a reminder: Beef tallow, lard, and butter are all high in saturated fat, that stuff that gives you heart attacks and strokes.
Products like fruit-flavored yogurt, fortified white bread and sweetened energy bars will no longer be allowed to label themselves as healthy if they exceed certain limits on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.
“The market is saturated with devices that offer low price and convenience, but provide an impersonal, sterile experience,” says Sarah Dodge, strategic design manager at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Head teacher Victoria Bland told the BBC: "The floors of both school halls are flooded and the carpet in the main corridor is saturated."
The floor was covered in cat feces, and the crib was saturated with urine.
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