English

Noun

supersaturation ‎(countable and uncountable, plural supersaturations)

1. (physics) The condition of a solution being more highly concentrated than is normally possible
2. (physics) the condition of a vapour having a higher saturation vapour pressure than is normally possible
3. (physiology) The condition of a solution of gases in a tissue having a higher concentration in terms of summ of partial pressures than the ambient pressure

Related terms

• supersaturated

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