saturated
adjective
sat·u·rat·ed
ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
1
: full of moisture : made thoroughly wet
a saturated sponge
2
a
of a solution
: unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure
If more material is added to a saturated solution, no further dissolving will take place. The extra material will simply settle to the bottom of the solution.—
Merill C. Fellger
Merill C. Fellger
b
: having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
saturated fatty acids
see also saturated fat compare unsaturated sense b
3
of a color
: having high saturation (see saturation sense 4) : pure
The early spring sky is a deep saturated blue next to the muddy brown of the dry, scrubby hills ….—Sonia Shaw
Sonia ShawExamples of saturated in a Sentence
His shirt was saturated with sweat.
the area's already saturated freeways
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Sacks spends her alone time in the spa-like bathroom, which Miller swathed in a saturated cobalt from Backdrop.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2025
Rather than simply pushing more vehicles into saturated markets, Munoz wants to create new value sources through localization, expansion into new markets, development of mobility services, and diversification into adjacent sectors.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Algae oil contains low levels of saturated fat and high levels of omega-9 fatty acids, as well as other nutrients like vitamin B12 and magnesium.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
One large boiled egg contains 72 calories, nearly 5 grams of fat and around 1.5 grams of saturated fat, says O’Neal. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, pack a punch with vitamins and minerals.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2025
Rather than simply pushing more vehicles into saturated markets, Munoz wants to create new value sources through localization, expansion into new markets, development of mobility services, and diversification into adjacent sectors.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Algae oil contains low levels of saturated fat and high levels of omega-9 fatty acids, as well as other nutrients like vitamin B12 and magnesium.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
One large boiled egg contains 72 calories, nearly 5 grams of fat and around 1.5 grams of saturated fat, says O’Neal. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, pack a punch with vitamins and minerals.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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saturated
adjective
sat·u·rat·ed
ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
1
of a solution
: unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure
2
: having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
coconut oil is a saturated oil
see also saturated fat compare unsaturated sense b
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