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saturated
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adjective (a)

  • being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance(adj.all)
    Example:
    A saturated solution.
    Synonym:
    concentrated
    source: wordnet30
  • used especially of organic compounds; having all available valence bonds filled(adj.all)
    Example:
    Saturated fats.
    source: wordnet30
  • (of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    pure
    Antonym:
    unsaturated
    source: wordnet30
  • Filled to repletion; holding by absorption, or in solution, all that is possible; as, saturated garments; a saturated solution of salt.(adjective)
    source: webster1913
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