saturated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
completely wet or soaked through with a liquid.
thoroughly soaked or drenched with moisture; unable to absorb further liquid.
Simple“The heavy rain left the ground so saturated that large puddles formed on the lawn.”
In context“After the pipes burst, the carpets became so saturated that they had to be completely removed to prevent mould growth.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
filled to the point where no more can be added.
filled to capacity; used figuratively to describe a state where no further input can be accommodated.
Simple“The market is saturated with coffee shops, so it is hard for a new one to succeed.”
In context“By the end of the decade, the domestic smartphone market was saturated, forcing manufacturers to look for growth in emerging economies.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
containing the maximum amount of a substance that can be dissolved.
containing the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.
Simple“If you keep adding sugar to the cold tea, the liquid will eventually become saturated.”
In context“The chemist prepared a saturated salt solution to test the rate of crystal growth under controlled laboratory conditions.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
a type of fat or chemical that has only single bonds between its atoms.
referring to organic compounds, particularly fats, containing only single bonds between carbon atoms and thus holding the maximum number of hydrogen atoms.
Simple“Doctors often recommend eating fewer saturated fats to keep your heart healthy.”
In context“Saturated fatty acids are typically solid at room temperature, unlike their unsaturated counterparts found in vegetable oils.”
Antonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
having a very bright, deep, or strong colour.
possessing a high degree of chroma or purity; free from dilution by white or grey.
Simple“The artist used saturated reds and yellows to make the sunset look more dramatic.”
In context“The director chose a highly saturated colour palette for the film to evoke a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere.”
“Moreover, protein-fortified packaged foods may come with increased sugar, salt or saturated fats.”
“Bologna or salami, for example, can contain more saturated fat .”