saturation point

saturation point

noun
1.
the point at which a substance will receive no more of another substance in solution, chemical combination, etc.
2.
a point at which some capacity is at its fullest; limit: After a while she reached the saturation point and could absorb nothing more from the lectures.

Origin:
1855–60
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Saturation point is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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World English Dictionary
saturation point
 
n
1.  the point at which no more (people, things, ideas, etc) can be absorbed, accommodated, used, etc
2.  chem the point at which no more solute can be dissolved in a solution or gaseous material absorbed in a vapour

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saturation point  
The point at which a substance, under given conditions, can receive no more of another substance in solution.
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