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saturate
[ verb sach-uh-reyt; adjective noun sach-er-it, -uh-reyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to cause (a substance) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance, through solution, chemical combination, or the like.
- to charge to the utmost, as with magnetism.
- to soak, impregnate, or imbue thoroughly or completely:
to saturate a sponge with water; a town saturated with charm.
- to destroy (a target) completely with bombs and missiles.
- to send so many planes over (a target area) that the defensive electronic tracking equipment becomes ineffective.
- to furnish (a market) with goods to its full purchasing capacity.
verb (used without object)
- to become saturated.
adjective
noun
- a saturated fat or fatty acid.
saturate
verb
- to fill, soak, or imbue totally
- to make (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material, etc) saturated or (of a compound, vapour, etc) to become saturated
- tr military to bomb or shell heavily
adjective
- a less common word for saturated
Derived Forms
- ˌٳˈٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·u·ٱ verb (used with object) desaturated desaturating
- v·u·ٱ verb (used with object) oversaturated oversaturating
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of saturate1
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Example Sentences
Nick Lavellee, who has made custom action figures for six years, told the BBC he was concerned his work may be at risk after "AI images saturated social media".
Northern Ireland, Wales and south-west England will see the wettest conditions with heavier and more prolonged rain, with a risk of some localised flooding in areas already saturated from recent rainfall.
While regions like the Middle East and China are already saturated with international schools, Africa is relatively virgin territory.
Mr Allinson added that it would be "extremely difficult" for UK car firms to find alternative markets because the "sector is saturated".
At least visually, the cinematography is stunning with saturated reds, blues and amber oranges, as well as nifty focus racks that do a lovely job of telling us where to look.
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