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saturated

Pronunciation: [ˈsætʃʊˌreɪtɪd]

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Learn how to use saturated in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce saturated

Pronunciation: [ˈsætʃʊˌreɪtɪd]

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