The Opposite(Antonym) of “undersaturated”
The antonyms of undersaturated are saturated and concentrated. These words describe the level of concentration of a solution or color.
Explore all Antonyms of “undersaturated”
Definitions and Examples of saturated, concentrated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Containing the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.
Example
The sponge was saturated with water and couldn't absorb any more.
Containing a high proportion of solute to solvent.
Example
The orange juice tasted too strong because it was too concentrated.
Key Differences: saturated vs concentrated
- 1Saturated describes a solution that has reached its maximum capacity to dissolve solute.
- 2Concentrated describes a solution that has a high proportion of solute to solvent, but may not have reached its maximum capacity.
Effective Usage of saturated, concentrated
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe chemical solutions and their properties.
- 2Art: Use these antonyms to describe colors and their intensity.
- 3Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the strength of flavors in food and drinks.
Remember this!
The antonyms saturated and concentrated describe the level of concentration of a solution or color. Saturated means that the solution has reached its maximum capacity to dissolve solute, while concentrated means that the solution has a high proportion of solute to solvent. These words can be used in science, art, and cooking contexts.
