Saturation
/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃn/noun
The state or process of making something completely full or soaked.
The saturation of the sponge with water made it really heavy
Often appears as...
- saturation point
- reach saturation
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Complete Filling
Use 'saturation' when something can’t hold or absorb more, like a sponge or a market.
The local market is at saturation; there's no room for new shops.
Pro Tip 2/2Wetness Level
'Saturation' suggests a high level of wetness, often more than what's needed or desired.
After the rainstorm, the fields reached saturation and started to flood.
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capacitycompleteconcentratefullintensity
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