supersaturation
/ˌsupərˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/
noun
- The state or condition of a solution that contains more dissolved substance than it can normally hold at a given temperature.
- The sudden drop in temperature caused supersaturation in the liquid, and crystals formed quickly.
- Supersaturation is necessary for growing large, clear crystals in the lab.
- In chemistry class, we learned how supersaturation can be achieved by heating and then cooling a solution.
- A situation in which there is an excessive amount of something, making it difficult to absorb or manage.
- The supersaturation of the market with similar apps makes it hard for new developers to succeed.
- Supersaturation of the soil with water leads to root rot in plants.
- The supersaturation of information on social media can overwhelm users.
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