Unsaturated
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unsaturated is an adjective meaning (chemistry, of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
Meaning
(chemistry, of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
More Meanings
- (of a colour) Not chromatically pure; diluted.
- (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.
Synonyms for unsaturated
Depending on context, synonyms include dull, polyunsaturated.
Antonyms for unsaturated
Common opposites include pure, saturated, concentrated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyunsaturated, dull, saturate, saturated, dilute, attenuated.
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