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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
saturation point npunto di saturazione
to reach saturation point (Chem) → raggiungere il punto di saturazione (fig) → arrivare a saturazione


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