subsaturated

sat·u·rat·ed

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Definitions of subsaturated word

adjective subsaturated soaked, impregnated, or imbued thoroughly; charged thoroughly or completely; brought to a state of saturation. 1
adjective subsaturated (of colors) of maximum chroma or purity; of the highest intensity of hue; free from admixture of white. 1
adjective subsaturated Chemistry. (of a solution) containing the maximum amount of solute capable of being dissolved under given conditions. (of an organic compound) containing no double or triple bonds; having each single bond attached to an atom or group. (of an inorganic compound) having no free valence electrons. 1
adjective subsaturated partly saturated 0

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; saturate + -ed2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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