saturation point

The stage at which no more of something can be absorbed, added, or tolerated, often used in chemistry, economics, or general contexts to indicate maximum capacity.

• 🇩🇪Der Punkt, an dem nichts weiter aufgenommen, hinzugefügt oder ausgehalten werden kann; bezeichnet oft die maximale Kapazität in Chemie, Wirtschaft oder allgemeinen Zusammenhängen.

1. Maximum capacity B2 formal

   The stage at which no more of something can be absorbed, added, or tolerated.

   • The market has reached its saturation point for smartphones.
   • The sponge has reached its saturation point and cannot absorb more water.
   • After three hours of studying, his brain reached its saturation point.

   🇩🇪Sättigungspunkt

2. Chemical saturation C1 formal

   The point in a solution at which no more solute can be dissolved.

   • The chemist added salt until the solution reached its saturation point.
   • At the saturation point, the excess solute begins to crystallize.
   • The temperature affects the saturation point of the liquid.

   🇩🇪Sättigungspunkt