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- DictionarySat·u·ra·tion/ˌsaCHəˈrāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added: "the springs on the left slope of the hill lie below the level of permanent saturation"
The meaning of SATURATION is the act of saturating : the state of being saturated. How to use saturation in a sentence.
the degree to which something is dissolved in something else, compared with the maximum possible degree: As the degree of saturation increases, the oil progresses towards being fully hydrogenated.
The state of a physical system, such as a solution, containing as much of another substance, such as a solute, as is possible at a given temperature or pressure. The vividness of a color's hue. Saturation measures the degree to which a color differs from a gray of the same darkness or lightness. Compare hue.
The noun saturation means the act of completely soaking something until it's absorbed as much water as it can. Imagine a sponge that can't get any more wet, and you'll have an idea of what saturation means.
the degree to which something is dissolved in something else, compared with the maximum possible degree: As the degree of saturation increases, the oil progresses toward being fully hydrogenated.
1. the act or process of saturating. 2. the state of being saturated. 3. a condition in the atmosphere corresponding to 100 percent relative humidity. 4. the degree of chroma or purity of a color; the degree of freedom from admixture with white. 5. the state of maximum magnetization of a ferromagnetic material.
Saturation is the process or state that occurs when a place or thing is filled completely with people or things, so that no more can be added. Reforms have led to the saturation of the market with goods.
noun. /ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃn/ [uncountable] (often figurative) the state or process that happens when no more of something can be accepted or added because there is already too much of it or too many of them. a business beset by price wars and market saturation (= the fact that no new customers can be found)
SATURATION meaning: 1 : the act or result of making something very wet; 2 : the act or result of supplying so much of something that no more is wanted often used before a noun.
What does the noun saturation mean? There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun saturation, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. saturation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
