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Definition of Unsaturated

1. Adjective. Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature. "An unsaturated salt solution"

2. Adjective. Used of a compound (especially of carbon) containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond. "Unsaturated fats"

3. Adjective. (of color) not chromatically pure; diluted. "An unsaturated red"

Definition of Unsaturated

1. a. Capable of absorbing or dissolving to a greater degree; as, an unsaturated solution.

2. a. Capable of absorbing or dissolving to a greater degree; as, an unsaturated solution.

Definition of Unsaturated

1. Adjective. (context: chemistry of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature. ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry) Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms. ¹

3. Adjective. (context: of a colour) Not chromatically pure; diluted. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Unsaturated

1. saturate [adj] - See also: saturate

Medical Definition of Unsaturated

1. 1. Capable of absorbing or dissolving to a greater degree; as, an unsaturated solution. 2. Capable of taking up, or of uniting with, certain other elements or compounds, without the elimination of any side product; thus, aldehyde, ethylene, and ammonia are unsaturated. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unsaturated

unsatirizable unsatirized unsatisfaction unsatisfactions unsatisfactorily unsatisfactoriness unsatisfactory unsatisfiability unsatisfiable unsatisfied

unsatisfiedness unsatisfying unsatisfyingly unsatisfyingness unsaturate unsaturated (current term) unsaturated alcohols unsaturated fat unsaturated fats unsaturated fatty acid

unsaturated fatty acids unsaturatedness unsaturates unsaturation unsavable unsaved unsavoriness unsavory unsavouriness unsavoury

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