Definition

The condition where something is completely filled or soaked with a substance, such as a liquid or gas, to the point that it cannot hold any more.

Example

The saturation of the soil after heavy rain made it difficult for plants to grow.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the concept of saturation in meteorology?

Yeah, it means the air is holding as much water vapor as it can, right?

Exactly! It happens when the humidity reaches 100 percent.

That’s really interesting; it must feel really sticky outside during that time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saturation → It is formed from "saturare" (meaning to fill or soak) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "saturation" refers to the process of being filled or soaked to the maximum extent.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'saturate' which means to fill something completely — that's why saturation refers to the process of being fully filled.

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