Category:Saturant

Sat"u*rant, a. Etym: [l. saturans, p. pr. See saturate.]

Defn: impregnating to the full; saturating.

Saturant Sat"u*rant, n.

1. (chem.)

Defn: a substance used to neutralize or saturate the affinity of Another substance.

2. (med.)

Defn: an antacid, as magnesia, used to correct acidity of the Stomach.