saturated
adjective
sat·u·rat·ed ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
1
: full of moisture : made thoroughly wet
a saturated sponge
2
a
of a solution : unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure
If more material is added to a saturated solution, no further dissolving will take place. The extra material will simply settle to the bottom of the solution.—
Merill C. Fellger
Merill C. Fellger
b
: having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
saturated fatty acids
see also saturated fat
compare unsaturated sense b
3
of a color : having high saturation (see saturation sense 4) : pure
The early spring sky is a deep saturated blue next to the muddy brown of the dry, scrubby hills …—Sonia Shaw
Sonia Shaw
Examples of saturated in a Sentence
His shirt was saturated with sweat. the area's already saturated freeways
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However, just because two specific shades don't work together doesn't mean similar or less saturated tones of each shade can't be juxtaposed in a visually appealing way. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 Hotel accommodations were so saturated that travelers without lodging were seen sleeping in a park in the small western Cuban town of Viñales that draws thousands of tourists and rock climbers to its scenic limestone cliffs. —ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 Paired here with a pale-green Aventurine dial, the effect immediately recalls the Stella dials of the 1970s, but the overall effect is less saturated. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 The reasons for the possible shutoff include flooding and saturated ground that leads to safety concerns around electrical equipment and infrastructure. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saturated
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 Hotel accommodations were so saturated that travelers without lodging were seen sleeping in a park in the small western Cuban town of Viñales that draws thousands of tourists and rock climbers to its scenic limestone cliffs. —ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 Paired here with a pale-green Aventurine dial, the effect immediately recalls the Stella dials of the 1970s, but the overall effect is less saturated. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 The reasons for the possible shutoff include flooding and saturated ground that leads to safety concerns around electrical equipment and infrastructure. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saturated
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saturated
adjective
sat·u·rat·ed ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
1
of a solution : unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure
2
: having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
coconut oil is a saturated oil
see also saturated fat
compare unsaturated sense b
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