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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While this rainfall is not expected to be as extreme as last weekend, the threshold for flash flooding to develop is lower due to the ground being very saturated from recent heavy rain in the region.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 12 July 2025
The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Moreover, the 2015 edition of the Dietary Guidelines has now lifted the limit on dietary fat altogether, with the exception of restrictions on trans and saturated fats.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While more studies are needed to confirm the effects of saturated and trans fats on prostate health, reducing your intake can benefit your heart and overall health.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Dan Peck, ABC News, 12 July 2025
The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Moreover, the 2015 edition of the Dietary Guidelines has now lifted the limit on dietary fat altogether, with the exception of restrictions on trans and saturated fats.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While more studies are needed to confirm the effects of saturated and trans fats on prostate health, reducing your intake can benefit your heart and overall health.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for saturated
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“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saturated. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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