saturated

US /ˈsætʃəˌretɪd/

UK /ˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/

B2

verb

  • To cause a liquid to not be able to absorb more
  • To try to fill up e.g. a market
  • To cause something to become very wet

adjective

  • (of a chemical compound) containing the greatest possible number of atoms or groups combined with something.
  • Holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed; thoroughly soaked.
  • (Of organic compounds) having all the bonds filled