supersaturated
adjective
su·per·sat·u·rat·ed ˌsü-pər-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: containing an amount of a substance greater than that required for saturation as a result of having been cooled from a higher temperature to a temperature below that at which saturation occurs
a supersaturated solution
air supersaturated with water vapor
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Then the pandemic hit, and the conversation about work became even (rightfully) more supersaturated with words like compassion, people-first policies, work-life balance, and empathetic management. 
Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 9 May 2022 But the punishing need to stay relevant in a supersaturated market is also fueling severe burnout. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 The project aims to raise Urmia’s levels by an additional 3 meters, which planners say would reduce the lake’s salinity from its present supersaturated state—about 350 grams of salt per liter of water—to between 240 and 285 grams per liter. Richard Stone, Science | AAAS, 29 Apr. 2021 Using the scientific method, discover the properties of solids, liquids and gases, and make clever concoctions, mysterious mixtures and supersaturated solutions. Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2021 The sky above appears to flatten on the same plane as the rest of the ceiling, while supersaturated tones of light infuse the room below. Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Apr. 2021 L’Oréal Paris Summer Bell Collection Glowing Lip Gloss, $9.99; walmart.comBest Eyeliner: Milani Stay Put EyelinerThanks to its supersaturated pigments, this kohl liner is transfer-resistant, sweat-proof and waterproof. Kami Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 20 Nov. 2019 Media attention is also a huge factor in generating contributions, and the supersaturated coverage that greeted Harvey and Irma tapered for Maria. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2017 See More
Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 9 May 2022 But the punishing need to stay relevant in a supersaturated market is also fueling severe burnout. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 The project aims to raise Urmia’s levels by an additional 3 meters, which planners say would reduce the lake’s salinity from its present supersaturated state—about 350 grams of salt per liter of water—to between 240 and 285 grams per liter. Richard Stone, Science | AAAS, 29 Apr. 2021 Using the scientific method, discover the properties of solids, liquids and gases, and make clever concoctions, mysterious mixtures and supersaturated solutions. Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2021 The sky above appears to flatten on the same plane as the rest of the ceiling, while supersaturated tones of light infuse the room below. Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Apr. 2021 L’Oréal Paris Summer Bell Collection Glowing Lip Gloss, $9.99; walmart.comBest Eyeliner: Milani Stay Put EyelinerThanks to its supersaturated pigments, this kohl liner is transfer-resistant, sweat-proof and waterproof. Kami Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 20 Nov. 2019 Media attention is also a huge factor in generating contributions, and the supersaturated coverage that greeted Harvey and Irma tapered for Maria. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
1788, in the meaning defined above