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Dew point
Dew point

The dew point is the temperature to which a given parcel of air must be cooled, at constant barometric pressure, for water vapor to Condensation into water....
, which is a temperature that occurs when atmospheric humidity reaches 100% and the air is saturated with moisture
Market saturation
Market saturation

In economics, "market saturation" is a term used to describe a situation in which a product has become diffused within a market; the actual level of saturation can depend on consumer purchasing power; as well as competition, prices, and technology....
, in economics, a situation in which a product has become diffused (distributed) within a market
Saturated model
Saturated model

In mathematical logic, and in particular model theory, a saturated model M is one which realizes as many complete types as may be "reasonably expected" given its size....
, a concept in mathematical logic
Saturation (album)
Saturation (album)

Saturation is the fourth album by American alternative rock group Urge Overkill, released in 1993 and produced by the Butcher Bros. The band had been an underground act with ties to underground rock recorder/musician/iconoclast Steve Albini, who recorded the final studio album for Nirvana....
, an album by the alternative rock band Urge Overkill, created by Overkill corporation, 1994
Saturation (biology), in mutation studies, the observed number of mutations relative to the maximum amount possible (usually undefined)
Saturation (chemistry)
Saturation (chemistry)

In chemistry, saturation has five different meanings:#In physical chemistry, saturation is the point at which a solution of a substance can dissolve no more of that substance and additional amounts of it will appear as a Precipitation ....
, multiple definitions for chemistry
Saturation (color theory)
Saturation (color theory)

In colorimetry and color theory, colorfulness, chroma, and saturation are related but distinct concepts referring to the perceived intensity of a specific color....
, the intensity of a specific hue
Saturation intent, a rendering intent in color management
Saturation (magnetic)
Saturation (magnetic)

Seen in some magnetic materials, saturation is the state reached when an increase in applied external magnetizing field H cannot increase the magnetization of the material further, so the total magnetic field B levels off....
, the state when a magnetic material is fully magnetized
Saturation current
Saturation current

Saturation current is a term used to describe a limit to the amount of electrical current that can flow in an electronic circuit or device. As the voltage applied to a circuit is increased, the current flow will increase proportionately until the saturation current is achieved, at which point the excess current can no longer flow, and is ins...
, limit of flowing current through a device
Oxygen saturation
Oxygen saturation

Oxygen saturation or Dissolved oxygen is a relative measure of the amount of oxygen that is dissolved or carried in a given medium. It can be measured with a dissolved oxygen probe such as an oxygen sensor or an optode in liquid media, usually water....
, a clinical measure of the amount of oxygen in a patient's blood
Saturation (telecommunications)
Saturation (telecommunications)

In telecommunications, the term saturation has the following meanings:*In a communications system, the condition at which a electronic component of the system has reached its maximum traffic-handling capacity....
, a number of meanings
Saturation arithmetic
Saturation arithmetic

Saturation arithmetic is a version of arithmetic in which all operations such as addition and multiplication are limited to a fixed range between a minimum and maximum value....
, in arithmetic, a version of arithmetic in which all operations are limited to fixed range
Saturated Fat
Saturated fat

Saturated fat is fat that consists of triglycerides containing only Saturation fatty acid radicals. There are several kinds of naturally occurring saturated fatty acids, which differ by the number of carbon atoms - from 1 to 24....
In the earth sciences, saturation generally refers to the water content in the soil, where the unsaturated zone
Vadose zone

The vadose zone, also termed the unsaturated zone, is the portion of Earth between the land surface and the phreatic or zone of saturation ....
is above the water table and the saturated zone
Aquifer

An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a water well....
is below
Saturated liquid or saturated vapor, contains as much thermal energy as it can without boiling
Boiling point

The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the environmental pressure surrounding the liquid....
or condensing
Condensation

Condensation is the change of the physical state of aggregation of matter from gaseous phase into liquid phase. When the transition happens from the gaseous phase into the solid phase directly, bypassing the liquid phase the change is called Deposition , which is the opposite of sublimation....
Saturated transistor, a BJT transistor
Bipolar junction transistor

A bipolar transistor is a type of transistor. It is a three-terminal device constructed of Doping semiconductor material and may be used in Electronic amplifier or switching applications....
or field-effect transistor that is fully turned on