English dictionary

unsaturated

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature

adj.all

Examples
An unsaturated salt solution.

Antonyms concentrated saturated

Source: WordNet 3.0
used of a compound (especially of carbon) containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond

adj.all

Examples
Unsaturated fats.

Antonyms saturated

Source: WordNet 3.0
(of color) not chromatically pure; diluted

adj.all

Examples
An unsaturated red.

Antonyms pure saturated

Source: WordNet 3.0
Capable of absorbing or dissolving to a greater degree; as, an <i>unsaturated</i> solution.

adjective

Source: webster1913