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.