saturated

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.

ruОписывает состояние, когда что-то полностью заполнено или пропитано; часто используется в химии для обозначения раствора, который не может растворить больше вещества, или в общем контексте для указания на избыточное количество.esDescribe 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.frDécrit un état où quelque chose est complètement rempli ou imprégné ; souvent utilisé en chimie pour un solution qui ne peut plus dissoudre de substance, ou de façon générale pour indiquer une quantité excessive.deBeschreibt den Zustand, dass etwas vollständig gefüllt oder durchtränkt ist; in der Chemie oft eine Lösung, die kein weiteres gelöstes Stoff mehr aufnehmen kann, oder allgemein ein Übermaß an etwas.ptDiz-se do estado em que algo está completamente cheio ou impregnado; em química, refere-se a uma solução que não consegue dissolver mais substância, ou, em contexto geral, a uma quantidade excessiva.zh形容某物被完全填满或浸透的状态；在化学中指溶液已无法再溶解更多溶质，泛指过量、饱和。arيصف حالة الامتلاء التام أو التشبع بشيء ما؛ يُستخدم في الكيمياء للدلالة على محلول لا يستطيع إذابة المزيد من المادة، وفي السياق العام للإشارة إلى كمية زائدة أو مشبعة.

1. Fully soaked or drenched B2 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruНасыщенный влагойesempapadofrImbibé d'eaudeVollgesogen mit FlüssigkeitptSaturado de umidadezh浸透的arمُشبَع بالماء

   Synonymes: drencheddrippingsoakedsoddensoggywaterlogged

   Antonymes: ariddryparchedthirsty

2. Chemical saturation C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruНасыщенныйesSaturado (química)frSaturé (chimie)deGesättigtptSaturadozh饱和的arمُشبَع

   Antonymes: dilutedilutedunsaturated

3. Market saturation B2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruНасыщенныйesMercado saturadofrmarché saturédeGesättigtptSaturadozh饱和arمُشبَع

   Synonymes: crowdedfloodedfullglutted

   Antonymes: underdevelopedunsaturateduntapped

4. Color saturation B2 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruНасыщенныйessaturado (color)frSaturé (couleur)deGesättigtptSaturadozh饱和arمُشبَع

   Synonymes: brightdeepfullintensepurerichvibrantvivid

   Antonymes: dullgrayishmutedpaleunsaturated

• more saturated comparative form
• most saturated superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по тщательному пропитыванию или наполнению чего-либо веществом, или перенасыщению рынка или системы.esVerbo 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.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'imprégner ou de remplir complètement une substance d'une autre, ou de saturer un marché ou un système jusqu'à l'excès.deVerb, das das gründliche Durchtränken oder Anfüllen von etwas mit einem Stoff bezeichnet oder die Übersättigung eines Marktes oder Systems.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de impregnar ou encher completamente algo com uma substância, ou de saturar excessivamente um mercado ou sistema.zh动词，表示使某物被某种物质充分渗透或充满，也指使市场或系统达到过度饱和的状态。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تشريب شيء ما بمادة أو ملئه بها تمامًا، أو إغراق السوق أو النظام بكمية مفرطة.

1. Chemical saturation B2 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruНасыщатьessaturar (en química)frsaturer (chimie)deSättigenptSaturarzh饱和arالتشبّع الكيميائي

   Synonymes: chargedrenchimpregnatesoaksteep

   Antonymes: dilute

2. Fill completely B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНасытитьessaturarfrSaturer (remplir complètement)deSättigenptSaturarzh使饱和arإشباع

   Synonymes: chargedrenchimbrueimpregnatepermeatesoaksousesteepsuffuse

   Antonymes: draindryempty

• saturated past participle
• saturated past simple
• saturating present participle
• saturates third person singular