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Webster 1913 Edition


Supersaturation

Suˊper-satˊu-ra′tion

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Noun.
The operation of supersaturating, or the state of being supersaturated.

Webster 1828 Edition


Supersaturation

SUPERSATURA'TION

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Noun.
The operation of saturating to excess; or the state of being thus saturated.

Definition 2024


supersaturation

supersaturation

English

Noun

supersaturation (countable and uncountable, plural supersaturations)

  1. (physics) The condition of a solution being more highly concentrated than is normally possible
  2. (physics) the condition of a vapour having a higher saturation vapour pressure than is normally possible
  3. (physiology) The condition of a solution of gases in a tissue having a higher concentration in terms of summ of partial pressures than the ambient pressure

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