supersaturation

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Synonyms: supersaturating, supersaturations

Antonyms: supersaturating, supersaturations

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} The condition of a [[solution]] being more highly [[concentrated]] than is normally possible.
2. {{lb|en|physics}} the condition of a [[vapour]] having a higher [[saturation vapour pressure]] than is normally possible.
3. {{lb|en|physiology}} The condition of a solution of gases in a tissue having a higher concentration in terms of sum of [[partial pressures]] than the ambient pressure.

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