saturated

adjective

sat·​u·​rat·​ed ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce saturated (audio)
1
: full of moisture : made thoroughly wet
2
a
: being a solution that is unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure
b
: being an organic compound having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
saturated fats
3
of a color : having high saturation : pure

Examples of saturated in a Sentence

His shirt was saturated with sweat. the area's already saturated freeways
Recent Examples on the Web There are thousands of casinos on the internet, and with such a saturated market, competition is high. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 High amounts of saturated fat, which is solid at room temperature, can increase your heart disease risk. Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024 Animals’ hoofs often sink into saturated ground while members of the sanctuary’s staff undertake flood mitigation efforts, installing culvert pipes and curtain drains, among other tactics, to no avail. Hilary Howard, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 Try to limit foods high in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol, such as red meat, butter and cheese, and choose plant proteins such as soy and minimally processed foods instead. Knvul Sheikh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024 Because of the tan base, brown eggs naturally dye an earthier, more saturated color. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024 Here, the decor is elevated with more saturated colors and eye-catching design features, like a wave-like headboard that extends to the ceiling (and there are Malin + Goetz toiletries, too). Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024 For example, the all-American club sandwich at Subway will net you 530 calories and 10 grams of saturated fat. Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Jan. 2024 These conditions, as well as tobacco and alcohol use, eating a diet high in saturated fats and not getting enough physical activity may also contribute to your risk of stroke, as can genetics and family history. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of saturated was in 1741

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Cite this Entry

“Saturated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saturated. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

saturated

adjective
sat·​u·​rat·​ed
ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
1
: full of moisture
2
a
: being a mixture that is unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a substance at a given temperature and pressure
b
: being a carbon compound having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
saturated fats

Medical Definition

saturated

adjective
sat·​u·​rat·​ed ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd How to pronounce saturated (audio)
1
: being a solution that is unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure
2
: being an organic compound having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms

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