Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being saturated; a high level of concentration or intensity of something, especially a feeling or emotion.

“The city experienced a saturation of tourists during the summer months.”

2. noun

The amount of a substance that can be absorbed or held by a given quantity of another substance, such as a porous material.

“The soil had a high saturation of water after the heavy rainfall.”

3. noun

In photography, the state of being fully exposed to light, resulting in a complete absence of shadows.

“The photographer had to adjust the lighting to achieve the desired saturation in the image.”

4. noun

In chemistry, the state of being fully saturated with a particular substance, such as a solvent.

“The solution had a high saturation of salt.”

5. noun

In business, the state of being fully booked or occupied, often resulting in a lack of available capacity.

“The hotel experienced a saturation of bookings during the holiday season.”

6. noun

In psychology, the state of being overwhelmed or overstimulated by a particular stimulus or situation.

“The child experienced a saturation of noise and lights at the amusement park.”

7. verb

To fill or become fully saturated with something, especially a substance or a feeling.

“The sponge saturated quickly with water.”

8. verb

To expose or become fully exposed to something, especially light.

“The fabric saturated in the sunlight.”

9. verb

To become overwhelmed or overstimulated by something.

“The child saturated in the noise of the city.”