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un⋅sat⋅u⋅rat⋅ed

  [uhn-sach-uh-rey-tid]
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–adjective
1. not saturated; having the power to dissolve still more of a substance.
2. Chemistry. (of an organic compound) having a double or triple bond and capable of taking on elements or groups by direct chemical combination without the liberation of other elements or compounds, as ethylene, CH2=CH2; undersaturated.
Origin:
1750–60; un- 1 + saturated

Related forms:
un⋅sat⋅u⋅rate  [uhn-sach-er-it, -uh-reyt] , noun
un⋅sat⋅u⋅ra⋅tion, noun
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un·sat·u·rat·ed   (ŭn-sāch'ə-rā'tĭd)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to an organic compound, especially a fatty acid, containing one or more double or triple bonds between the carbon atoms.

  2. Capable of dissolving more of a solute at a given temperature.

un'sat·u·ra'tion n.
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Main Entry: un·sat·u·rat·ed
Pronunciation: -'sach-&-"rAt-&d
Function: adjective
: not saturated: as a : capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something unsaturated solution> b : able to form products by chemical addition; especially : containingdouble or triple bonds between carbon atoms <unsaturated oils>

Main Entry: un·sat·u·ra·tion
Pronunciation: -"sach-&-'rA-sh&n
Function: noun
: the quality or state of being unsaturated
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unsaturated un·sat·u·rat·ed (ŭn-sāch'ə-rā'tĭd)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to a solution in which the solvent is capable of dissolving still more of the solute; not saturated.

  2. Of or relating to a chemical compound in which all the affinities are not satisfied, so that still other atoms or radicals may be added to it.

  3. Of or relating to chemical compounds containing double and triple bonds.

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unsaturated   (ŭn-sāch'ə-rā'tĭd)  Pronunciation Key 


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  1. Relating to an organic compound in which two or more of the carbon atoms are joined by a double or triple bond and therefore can be combined with additional atoms or radicals. Benzene and acetylene are examples of unsaturated compounds. Compare saturated.See also monounsaturated, polyunsaturated.

  2. Relating to a solution that is capable of dissolving more solute than it already contains.


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