SUPERSATURATED

supersaturated

(adjective) being more concentrated than normally possible and therefore not in equilibrium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

supersaturated (not comparable)

(chemistry, physics, of a solution) More concentrated than is normally possible.

(physics, of a vapor) Having a vapor pressure higher than is normally possible.

Verb

supersaturated

simple past tense and past participle of supersaturate

Source: Wiktionary


SUPERSATURATE

Su`per*sat"u*rate, v. t.

Definition: To add to beyond saturation; as, to supersaturate a solution.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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