saturation point

noun

1. the point at which a substance will receive no more of another substance in solution, chemical combination, etc.
2. a point at which some capacity is at its fullest; limit:

   After a while she reached the saturation point and could absorb nothing more from the lectures.

saturation point

noun

1. the point at which no more (people, things, ideas, etc) can be absorbed, accommodated, used, etc
2. chem the point at which no more solute can be dissolved in a solution or gaseous material absorbed in a vapour

saturation point

1. The point at which a substance, under given conditions, can receive no more of another substance in solution.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saturation point¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Emerson says the shop reached a “saturation point” – everyone who wanted a bike bought one.

From Seattle Times

Supporters of deep seabed exploration say that mining on land has almost reached a saturation point, resulting in low-quality production, and that many of the mineral source-areas are plagued by conflict or environmental issues.

From BBC

The Frankenstein myth hasn’t yet reached a saturation point with these latest offerings.

From Los Angeles Times

Reaching a saturation point: Does Formula 1 really need another street race?

From New York Times

She added, “We’ve reached a saturation point with retail simulacra: Everything is a copy of a copy, and even things that started in Copenhagen are now at Wayfair.”

From Seattle Times