Saturated
Saturated , adjective
1.
Filled to repletion; holding by absorption, or in solution, all that is possible; as, saturated garments; a saturated solution of salt.
2.
(Chemistry) 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.
A saturated compound may exchange certain ingredients for others, but can not take on more without such exchange.
Collocations (1)
Saturated color (Optics) , a color not diluted with white; a pure unmixed color, like those of the spectrum.