[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

saturated \sat"ura`ted\, a.
   1. filled to repletion; holding by absorption, or in
      solution, all that is possible; as, saturated garments; a
      saturated solution of salt.
      1913 webster

   2. chem. having its affinity satisfied; combined with all
      it can hold; -- said of certain atoms, radicals, or
      compounds; thus, methane is a saturated compound.
      contrasted with unsaturated.
      1913 webster

   note: a saturated compound may exchange certain ingredients
         for others, but can not take on more without such
         exchange.
         1913 webster

   saturated color optics, a color not diluted with white; a
      pure unmixed color, like those of the spectrum.
      1913 webster
see also:
unsaturated saturated color 

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