/sach"euh ray'tid/ , adj.
1. soaked, impregnated, or imbued thoroughly; charged thoroughly or completely; brought to a state of saturation.
2. (of colors) of maximum chroma or purity; of the highest intensity of hue; free from admixture of white.
3. Chem.
a. (of a solution) containing the maximum amount of solute capable of being dissolved under given conditions.
b. (of an organic compound) containing no double or triple bonds; having each single bond attached to an atom or group.
c. (of an inorganic compound) having no free valence electrons.
[ 1660-70; SATURATE + -ED 2 ]