Definitions
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- adjective chemistry, physics, of a solution More
concentrated than is normally possible. - adjective physics Having a
vapor pressure higher than is normally possible. - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
supersaturate .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective being more concentrated than normally possible and therefore not in equilibrium
Etymologies
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Examples
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This causes the particles to become "supersaturated" with silicon from the gas, which will then precipitate into a solid, forming a wire that grows vertically.
Gizmodo 2009
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As the melted gold-aluminum bead absorbed the silicon, it became "supersaturated" with silicon, causing the silicon to precipitate and form wires.
R&D Mag - News 2009
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As the melted gold-aluminum bead absorbed the silicon, it became "supersaturated" with silicon, causing the silicon to precipitate and form wires.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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As the melted gold-aluminum bead absorbed the silicon, it became "supersaturated" with silicon, causing the silicon to precipitate and form wires.
Media Newswire 2009
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As the melted gold-aluminum bead absorbed the silicon, it became "supersaturated" with silicon, causing the silicon to precipitate and form wires.
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As the melted gold-aluminum bead absorbed the silicon, it became "supersaturated" with silicon, causing the silicon to precipitate and form wires.
Nano Tech Wire 2009
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As the gold-aluminum bead absorbed the gases, it became "supersaturated" with silicon and germanium, causing them to precipitate and form wires.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Oxygen-saturated blood can reduce heart muscle damage after an attack WASHINGTON - An infusion of blood that is "supersaturated" with oxygen (SS02) can reduce the amount of damaged heart muscle immediately following a life-threatening heart attack, say researchers.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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As the melted gold-aluminum bead absorbed the silicon, it became "supersaturated" with silicon, causing the silicon to precipitate and form wires.
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With increasing exposure, the liquid gold eventually contains too much silicon and is said to become "supersaturated," and the silicon precipitates as a solid, causing the nanowire to begin forming.
innovations-report 2008
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