saturation point

• Punto en el que ya no se puede absorber, añadir o soportar más cantidad; se usa en química, economía o contextos generales para indicar la capacidad máxima.

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.

1. Maximum capacityB2formal

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

   Punto de saturación

   • 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.

2. Chemical saturationC1formal

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

   punto de saturación

   • 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.