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Saturated \Sat"u*ra`ted\, a.
1. Filled to repletion; holding by absorption, or in
solution, all that is possible; as, saturated garments; a
saturated solution of salt.
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2. (Chem.) Having its affinity satisfied; combined with all
it can hold; -- said of certain atoms, radicals, or
compounds; thus, methane is a saturated compound.
Contrasted with {unsaturated}.
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Note: A saturated compound may exchange certain ingredients
for others, but can not take on more without such
exchange.
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{Saturated color} (Optics), a color not diluted with white; a
pure unmixed color, like those of the spectrum.
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