saturation

saturation
noun
  1. [mass noun]the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added
    饱和(状态)
    ■(Chemistry)the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed compared with the maximum possible, usually expressed as a percentage
    (化)饱和状态,饱和作用,饱和程度
    ■[as modifier]to a very full extent, especially beyond the point regarded as necessary or desirable
    饱和的,过度的
    saturation bombing.
    饱和轰炸。
    ■(亦作 colour saturation)(especially in photography) the intensity of a colour, expressed as the degree to which it differs from white
    (尤指照相的)色饱和度
语源
  1. mid 16th cent.: from late Latin saturatio(n-), from Latin saturare 'fill, glut' (see saturate)
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