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supersaturated

/ˌsupərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/ /ˌsupɚˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To cause a solution to have more solute dissolved in it than it can stably contain at current conditions.

Examples :

"The chemist carefully supersaturated the sugar water by heating it and adding a large amount of sugar, hoping to grow large sugar crystals as it cooled. "
chemistry substance process science condition

Related Words

Illustration greenhouse

greenhouse noun

/ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/

A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

"My grandfather built a greenhouse in his backyard to grow tomatoes even during the cold winter months. "

Illustration concentrated

concentrated verb

/ˈkɒnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑnsəntɹeɪtɪd/

To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force.

"to concentrate rays of light into a focus"

Illustration droplets

droplets noun

/ˈdrɑːpləts/ /ˈdrɒpləts/

A very small drop.

"After the rain, droplets of water clung to the leaves of the tree. "

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration dissolved

dissolved verb

/dɪˈzɒlvd/ /dɪˈzɑlvd/

To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.

"The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration possible

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

Illustration crystals

crystals noun

/ˈkɹɪstəlz/

A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.

"The sugar in the candy formed tiny, sparkling crystals. "

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration normally

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

Illustration solution

solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."