Associations to the word «Supersaturation»

Wiktionary

SUPERSATURATION, noun. (physics) The condition of a solution being more highly concentrated than is normally possible
SUPERSATURATION, noun. (physics) the condition of a vapour having a higher saturation vapour pressure than is normally possible
SUPERSATURATION, noun. (physiology) The condition of a solution of gases in a tissue having a higher concentration in terms of summ of partial pressures than the ambient pressure

Wise words

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