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.) 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.
&fist; 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.
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.) 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.
&fist; 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.
