undersaturated

/ˌʌndərˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Containing less of a substance than can be dissolved or absorbed at a given temperature.
    • The solution is undersaturated, so more salt can still dissolve in it.
    • The chemist added more solute to the undersaturated liquid until it reached saturation.
    • If the air is undersaturated with water vapor, no clouds will form.
  2. Having less color, intensity, or richness than is normal or desired.
    • The photo looks undersaturated; the colors are too pale.
    • The artist felt the painting was undersaturated and added more pigment.
    • The undersaturated display made the movie look dull and washed out.
  3. Not fully supplied or filled; lacking in quantity or quality.
    • The undersaturated workforce led to many unfilled job positions.
    • The undersaturated demand for tickets meant there were plenty of seats available.
    • The market for organic food is still undersaturated in many rural areas.
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