supersaturated

IPA: supɝsˈætʃɝeɪtɪd

adjective

  • (chemistry, physics, of a solution) More concentrated than is normally possible.
  • (physics, of a vapor) Having a vapor pressure higher than is normally possible.
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Examples of "supersaturated" in Sentences

  • The result is a supersaturated environment.
  • Consider a supersaturated portion of a cloud.
  • Supersaturated soil led to basement flooding.
  • Saturated or supersaturated steam may be used.
  • Honey is a supersaturated solution of sugar in water.
  • There is a separate article on supersaturated solutions.
  • It contains a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate NaCH3COO in water.
  • Crystal formation from a supersaturated solution has a similar requirement.
  • Modern tufa is formed from supersaturated alkaline waters, with raised pCO2.
  • Carbonated water is a supersaturated solution of carbon dioxide gas in water.

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