saturated
Pronunciation: [ˈsætʃʊˌreɪtɪd]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The saltwater was saturated, so no more salt could dissolve in it.
Example
The water was not saturated, which means more salt could still dissolve in it.
Example
Is this solution saturated with sugar?
Context: “color”
(adjective) when a color is very bright and strong. It's like when you see a deep red that really stands out.
Example
The painting has saturated colors that look vibrant and lively.
Example
The colors in this picture are not saturated; they look dull and faded.
Example
Are the colors in this artwork saturated?
Context: “absorption”
(verb) to fill something completely with a liquid. Like when you pour juice on a sponge and it absorbs all of it.
Example
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.
Example
Is the ground saturated after the rain?
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