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sat•u•rat•ed



Pronunciation: (sach'u-rā"tid), [key]
—adj.
1. soaked, impregnated, or imbued thoroughly; charged thoroughly or completely; brought to a state of saturation.
2. (of colors) of maximum chroma or purity; of the highest intensity of hue; free from admixture of white.
3. Chem.
a. (of a solution) containing the maximum amount of solute capable of being dissolved under given conditions.
b. (of an organic compound) containing no double or triple bonds; having each single bond attached to an atom or group.
c. (of an inorganic compound) having no free valence electrons.

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saturatesaturated fat
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