Word Meaning

saturated definition and meaning

v. t. To cause to become completely penetrated, impregnated, or soaked; to fill fully; to sate.
v. t. To satisfy the affinity of; to cause to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold; as, to saturate phosphorus with chlorine.
p. a. Filled to repletion; saturated; soaked.
imp. & p. p. of Saturate
a. Filled to repletion; holding by absorption, or in solution, all that is possible; as, saturated garments; a saturated solution of salt.
a. 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.

Crossword clues for saturated

- Completely soak or impregnate
- Douse
- Impregnate
- Soak
- Soak thoroughly
- Thoroughly wet
- Wet through
- Drenched
- Thoroughly wetted
- Wet through