supersaturate

/ˌsupərˈsætʃəˌreɪt/
verb
  1. To add more of a substance to a solution than can normally be dissolved, so that the excess remains in an unstable state.
    • The lab technician warned not to supersaturate the solution, or it might suddenly crystallize.
    • The chemist carefully heated the liquid to supersaturate it with sugar.
    • If you supersaturate the saltwater, crystals will form when it cools.
  2. To fill something with more of something than it can comfortably hold or absorb.
    • The teacher tried not to supersaturate the lesson with too many facts at once.
    • Social media feeds can supersaturate users with news, making it hard to focus.
    • The market became supersaturated with new smartphone models, confusing buyers.
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