saturated
Prononciation : [ˈsætʃʊˌreɪtɪd]
Mot
Contexte : « chemistry »
(adjective) when a solution has as much of a substance in it as it can hold. Think of it like a sponge that can't soak up any more water.
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The saltwater was saturated, so no more salt could dissolve in it.
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The water was not saturated, which means more salt could still dissolve in it.
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Is this solution saturated with sugar?
Contexte : « color »
(adjective) when a color is very bright and strong. It's like when you see a deep red that really stands out.
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The painting has saturated colors that look vibrant and lively.
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The colors in this picture are not saturated; they look dull and faded.
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Are the colors in this artwork saturated?
Contexte : « absorption »
(verb) to fill something completely with a liquid. Like when you pour juice on a sponge and it absorbs all of it.
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The soil was saturated with rainwater after the long storm.
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The ground was not saturated, so it still absorbed more water.
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Is the ground saturated after the rain?
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