Category:Saturation

Sat`u*ra"tion, n. Etym: [l. saturatio: cf. F. saturation.]

1. The act of saturating, or the state of being saturating; complete Penetration or impregnation.

2. (chem.)

Defn: the act, process, or result of saturating a substance, or of Combining it to its fullest extent.

3. (optics)

Defn: freedom from mixture or dilution with white; purity; -- said of Colors.

Note: the degree of saturation of a color is its relative purity, or Freedom from admixture with white.