supersaturate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause a solution to have more solute dissolved in it than it can stably contain at current conditions.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

supersaturate supersaturates supersaturating supersaturated

Etymology

From super- + saturate.

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