saturated; reach maximum limit
Meanings
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solute reach maximum dissolved amount in solution
technicalProfessional term used in chemistry and materials science.
At room temperature and pressure, the saturated state of sugar water is when no more sucrose can be dissolved.
We learned how to prepare saturated salt water in chemistry class.
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When the solution reaches saturation, the dissolution rate and crystallization rate of the solute are equal.
This saturated solution will precipitate crystals after cooling down.
Adding anhydrous copper sulfate to a saturated copper sulfate solution will precipitate blue crystals.
verb
reach maximum limit in a certain scope
Commonly used in daily and business contexts, not limited to scientific fields.
Currently, sales of washing machines on the market are close to saturation.
The takeaway market in first-tier cities has already tended towards saturation, making it hard to open new growth points.
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This company's production capacity has reached saturation and cannot take more orders.
The children's education market in this age group is almost approaching saturation.
The growth of social media users has entered a saturation stage, and platforms have begun to shift to commercial monetization.