Definition of "supersaturated" [supersaturated]

• More concentrated than is normally possible. (adjective)
• Having a vapor pressure higher than is normally possible. (adjective)
• Simple past tense and past participle of supersaturate. (verb)

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• "As the gold-aluminum bead absorbed the gases, it became "supersaturated" with silicon and germanium, causing them to precipitate and form wires."
• "As the melted gold-aluminum bead absorbed the silicon, it became "supersaturated" with silicon, causing the silicon to precipitate and form wires."
• "Oxygen-saturated blood can reduce heart muscle damage after an attack WASHINGTON - An infusion of blood that is "supersaturated" with oxygen (SS02) can reduce the amount of damaged heart muscle immediately following a life-threatening heart attack, say researchers."