·Impf & ·p.p. of Saturate.
II. Saturated ·adj Filled to repletion; holding by absorption, or in solution, all that is possible; as, saturated garments; a saturated solution of salt.
III. Saturated ·adj Having its affinity satisfied; combined with all it can hold;
— said of certain atoms, radicals, or compounds; thus, methane is a saturated compound. Contrasted with unsaturated.