Sat`u*ra"tion (?), n. [L. saturatio: cf. F. saturation.] 1. The act of saturating, or the state of being saturating; complete penetration or impregnation.

2. (Chem.) The act, process, or result of saturating a substance, or of combining it to its fullest extent.

3. (Optics) Freedom from mixture or dilution with white; purity; -- said of colors.

&fist; The degree of saturation of a color is its relative purity, or freedom from admixture with white.

Sat`u*ra"tion (?), n. [L. saturatio: cf. F. saturation.] 1. The act of saturating, or the state of being saturating; complete penetration or impregnation.

2. (Chem.) The act, process, or result of saturating a substance, or of combining it to its fullest extent.

3. (Optics) Freedom from mixture or dilution with white; purity; -- said of colors.

&fist; The degree of saturation of a color is its relative purity, or freedom from admixture with white.

• the act of saturating or the process of being saturated
  
• (physics) the state of a ferromagnetic material that cannot be further magnetized
  
• (chemistry) the state of a saturated solution
  
• (chemistry) the state of an organic compound that has no double or triple bonds
  
• (meteorology) the state of the atmosphere when it is saturated with water vapour; 100% humidity
  
• the intensity or vividness of a colour
  
• intense bombing of a military target with the aim of destroying it
  
• the flooding of a market with all of a product that can be sold
  
• (music) an effect on the sound of an electric guitar, used primarily in heavy metal music