IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈsætʃʊreɪtɪd/
KK: /ˌsuːpərˈsætʃʊreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition: Describing a solution that contains more of a substance than it can normally hold at a given temperature, often due to cooling.
Example: The solution was supersaturated, allowing crystals to form when disturbed.
verb
Definition: To make a solution contain more of a substance than it can normally hold at a given temperature and pressure.
Example: The chemist supersaturated the solution by adding more salt than it could dissolve.