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supersaturated

su·per·sat·u·rate
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-sach-uh-reyt]
    • /ˌsu pərˈsætʃ əˌreɪt/
    • /ˌsuːpəˈsæt.jʊ.reɪ.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-sach-uh-reyt]
    • /ˌsu pərˈsætʃ əˌreɪt/

Definitions of supersaturated word

  • verb with object supersaturated to increase the concentration of (a solution) beyond saturation; saturate abnormally. 1
  • adjective supersaturated (of a solution) containing more solute than a saturated solution and therefore not in equilibrium 0
  • adjective supersaturated (of a vapour) containing more material than a saturated vapour and therefore not in equilibrium 0

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Origin of supersaturated

First appearance:

before 1750
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; super- + saturate

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Parts of speech for Supersaturated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

supersaturated popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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