SUPERSATURATION

Etymology

Noun

supersaturation (countable and uncountable, plural supersaturations)

(physics) The condition of a solution being more highly concentrated than is normally possible.

(physics) the condition of a vapour having a higher saturation vapour pressure than is normally possible.

(physiology) The condition of a solution of gases in a tissue having a higher concentration in terms of sum of partial pressures than the ambient pressure.

Source: Wiktionary


Su`per*sat`u*ra"tion, n.

Definition: The operation of supersaturating, or the state of being supersaturated.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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