/ ˈsætʃəreɪtɪd; NAmE / adjective
1.
[ not usually before noun ] completely wet
SYN soaked ➡ note at wet
2.
[ usually before noun ] ( chemistry ) if a chemical solution (= a liquid with sth dissolved in it) is saturated , it contains the greatest possible amount of the substance that has been dissolved in it :
a saturated solution of sodium chloride
3.
[ usually before noun ] ( of colours ) very strong :
saturated reds