supersaturates
/ˌsupərˈsætʃəˌreɪts/
verb
- To increase the concentration of a dissolved substance beyond the normal saturation point, so that the solution holds more than it normally can at a given temperature.
- If you supersaturates the water with salt, the extra salt will settle at the bottom.
- The chemist carefully supersaturates the sugar solution to grow large crystals.
- The lab technician supersaturates the liquid with carbon dioxide to create carbonated water.
- To fill or supply something with more of a substance or element than it can comfortably hold or absorb.
- Too much rain supersaturates the soil, causing flooding in the garden.
- The market supersaturates with cheap toys every holiday season.
- The streaming service supersaturates its platform with new shows every month.
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