saturated

• Describe un estado en el que algo está completamente lleno o impregnado; se usa a menudo en química para referirse a una disolución que no puede disolver más soluto, o en contextos generales para indicar una cantidad excesiva.

Describes a state where something is completely filled or soaked, often used in chemistry to refer to a solution that cannot dissolve any more solute, or in general contexts to indicate an excessive amount.

1. Fully soaked or drenchedB2formalscientific

   Completely filled with moisture or liquid so that no more can be absorbed.

   empapado

   • The ground was saturated after three days of heavy rain.
   • She used a saturated sponge to clean the spill.
   • The towel became saturated with water.

   Sinónimosdrencheddrippingsoakedsoddensoggywaterlogged

   Antónimosariddryparchedthirsty

2. Chemical saturationC1formalscientific

   Describes a solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved substance possible at a given temperature.

   Saturado (química)

   • The chemist prepared a saturated salt solution.
   • When the solution is saturated, no more sugar will dissolve.
   • A saturated solution of potassium nitrate was used in the experiment.

   Antónimosdilutedilutedunsaturated

3. Market saturationB2formaltechnical

   Describes a market where the demand for a product or service has been fully met, leaving little room for growth.

   Mercado saturado

   • The smartphone market is now saturated with many brands.
   • Investors are cautious about entering a saturated industry.
   • The company struggled to grow in a saturated market.

   Sinónimoscrowdedfloodedfullglutted

   Antónimosunderdevelopedunsaturateduntapped

4. Color saturationB2formalart

   Describes a color that is pure, intense, and not diluted by white or gray.

   saturado (color)

   • The artist used saturated hues to create a vibrant painting.
   • The photo's colors are too saturated for my taste.
   • Saturated colors like deep red and bright blue stand out.

   Sinónimosbrightdeepfullintensepurerichvibrantvivid

   Antónimosdullgrayishmutedpaleunsaturated

• Verbo que significa impregnar o llenar completamente una sustancia con otra, o también llenar algo hasta el punto de que no pueda aceptar más, como en el caso de un mercado o un sistema.

A verb used to indicate the act of thoroughly soaking or filling something with a substance, or overwhelming a market or system.

1. Chemical saturationB2formalscientific

   To cause a substance to combine with the maximum possible amount of another substance, such as a solution absorbing all it can hold.

   saturar (en química)

   • The chemist saturated the solution with salt until no more would dissolve.
   • When the air is saturated with water vapor, it rains.
   • The sponge was saturated with water after being left in the sink.

   Sinónimoschargedrenchimpregnatesoaksteep

   Antónimosdilute

2. Fill completelyB2formal

   To fill something so thoroughly that no more can be added or absorbed.

   saturar

   • The market is saturated with similar products, making it hard to stand out.
   • Her speech was saturated with emotion, moving the audience to tears.
   • The fabric was saturated with dye, resulting in a deep, rich color.

   Sinónimoschargedrenchimbrueimpregnatepermeatesoaksousesteepsuffuse

   Antónimosdraindryempty