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Saturation Definition & Meaning

saturation
noun
  1. the process of totally saturating something with a substance; "the impregnation of wood with preservative"; "the saturation of cotton with ether"
  2. the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid
  3. a condition in which a quantity no longer responds to some external influence
  4. chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue

"Saturation" in song lyrics

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  • "spit leave your habitation wit heavy saturation"
    Extended Famm — Murder in the Verse Degree
  • "explain carrier saturation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "causes of lowered oxygen saturation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "saturation"

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Frequently asked questions

What does saturation mean?
the process of totally saturating something with a substance; "the impregnation of wood with preservative"; "the saturation of cotton with ether" the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid a condition in which a quantity no longer responds to some external influence chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
What part of speech is saturation?
Saturation is a noun.
How many definitions does saturation have?
Saturation has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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