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saturation point

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saturation point
n.
1. Chemistry The point at which a substance will receive no more of another substance in solution.
2. The point at which no more can be absorbed or assimilated.

saturation point
n
1. the point at which no more (people, things, ideas, etc.) can be absorbed, accommodated, used, etc.
2. (Chemistry) Chem the point at which no more solute can be dissolved in a solution or gaseous material absorbed in a vapour

saturation point
The point at which a substance, under given conditions, can receive no more of another substance in solution.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.saturation point - (chemistry) the stage at which a substance will receive no more of another substance in solution or in a vapor
dew point - the temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
saturation - a condition in which a quantity no longer responds to some external influence
Translations
saturation point npunto di saturazione
to reach saturation point (Chem) → raggiungere il punto di saturazione (fig) → arrivare a saturazione


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They claim the number of takeaways on the street, which also boasts several bars, has reached saturation point.
I think there is a possibility it'll reach saturation point and that'll have to be assessed, but up until now the increased media profile of the game has helped and attendances haven't suffered.
THE city's flats market reached saturation point long ago, and yet still all these "luxury apartments" are being built.
 
 
 
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