Definition of: saturated

(sach′ə·rā′tid) adjective
1. Completely satisfied; replete; incapable of holding more of a substance or material: saturated vapor; a saturated solution.
2. Chem. Designating an organic compound having no free valences and without double or triple bonds, as paraffin, methane, and other saturated hydrocarbons.
3. Designating a pure color or hue, as in the spectrum; exhibiting high saturation.
4. Geol. Designating rocks or minerals with a maximum content of silica.