Category: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.

2. (chem.)

Defn: 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.

Note: a saturated compound may exchange certain ingredients for Others, but can not take on more without such exchange. Saturated Color (optics), a color not diluted with white; a pure unmixed color, Like those of the spectrum.