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   saturated

   /ˈsatjʊreɪtɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed; thoroughly soaked: "a mass of saturated air decreases in temperature as it rises in the atmosphere" Similar soakedsoakingsoaking wetwet throughsoppingsopping wetsoddendrippingdripping wetwringing wetdrenchedstreaming wetsoaked to the skinlike a drowned ratwaterloggedsoggysquelchyheavymuddyswampyboggyOpposite bone dry
   • ▪ (of a solution) containing the largest possible amount of a particular solute: "a saturated barium hydroxide solution"
   • ▪ having or holding as much as can be absorbed of something: "the glitzy, media-saturated plasticity of Los Angeles"
   • 2. (of an organic molecule) containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms, without carbon–carbon double or triple bonds: "saturated hydrocarbons"
   • ▪ denoting fats containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet than unsaturated fats: "soybeans are low in saturated fats and sodium"
   • 3. (of colour) very bright, full, and free from an admixture of white: "intense and saturated colour"

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Properties_of_waterProperties of water - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · A saturated gas or one with 100% relative humidity is when the vapor pressure of water in the air is at equilibrium with vapor pressure due to (liquid) water; water (or ice, if cool enough) will fail to lose mass through evaporation when exposed to saturated air.

3. www.straitstimes.com › the-war-on-salt-and-saturated-fatsThe war on salt and saturated fats | The Straits Times

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   Sep 4, 2024 · The products will be graded A to D – with D being the least healthy choice, having the highest levels of sodium and/or saturated fat, among other possible nutrients.

4. www.seniorfitness.org › saturated-vs-unsaturated-fatSaturated vs Unsaturated Fat: Key Differences and Health Impacts

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Saturated fats, typically found in animal products and some tropical oils, can raise LDL cholesterol levels, potentially leading to cardiovascular issues. On the other hand, unsaturated fats, present in foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil, are known to support heart health by improving cholesterol profiles.

5. www.examples.com › biology › saturated-vs-unsaturated-fatsSaturated and Unsaturated Fats Explained - Benefits, Key ... -...

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Saturated and unsaturated fats are two primary types of dietary fats with distinct chemical structures and impacts on health. Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature and found in animal products and some tropical oils.

6. www.britannica.com › science › blood-biochemistryBlood | Definition, Composition, & Functions | Britannica

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Hemoglobin brightens in colour when saturated with oxygen (oxyhemoglobin) and darkens when oxygen is removed (deoxyhemoglobin). For this reason, the partially deoxygenated blood from a vein is darker than oxygenated blood from an artery .

7. www.britannica.com › science › lipidLipid - Saturated Fatty Acids | Britannica

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Lipid - Saturated Fatty Acids: The simplest fatty acids are unbranched, linear chains of CH2 groups linked by carbon-carbon single bonds with one terminal carboxylic acid group. The term saturated indicates that the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms are bonded to each carbon in the molecule.

8. www.britannica.com › science › lipidLipid | Definition, Structure, Examples, Functions, Types, &...

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   Sep 20, 2024 · lipid, any of a diverse group of organic compounds including fats, oils, hormones, and certain components of membranes that are grouped together because they do not interact appreciably with water.