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undersaturated

/ˌʌndəˈsætʃʊreɪtɪd/

/ˌʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

Translations

undersaturatedadjective

more undersaturated

Comp.

most undersaturated

Super.

/ˌʌndəˈsætʃʊreɪtɪd/

/ˌʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

sous-saturéEn chimie, se dit d’une solution dont la concentration en soluté est inférieure à la saturation.

The undersaturated solution was able to dissolve more sugar when stirred.

La solution sous-saturée a pu dissoudre plus de sucre lorsqu’on l’a agitée.

sous-saturéSe dit d’une couleur ou d’une image dont la saturation est insuffisante.

The undersaturated colors in the photograph gave it a vintage look.

Les couleurs sous-saturées de la photographie lui donnaient un aspect vintage.

Synonyms

underfilled

insufficiently saturated

partially saturated

not saturated

Antonyms

oversaturated

undersaturateverb

undersaturated

Past Simple

/ˌʌndəˈsætʃəreɪt/

/ˌʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

Rare technical transitive verb; used for reducing saturation in chemistry, imaging, or color adjustment.

désaturerSe dit surtout pour les couleurs, les images ou, plus largement, pour diminuer le degré de saturation.

The editor undersaturated the photo to make the colors look softer.

Le monteur a désaturé la photo pour adoucir les couleurs.

Additional translations

sous-saturerTerme technique, surtout en chimie ou en sciences des matériaux, pour une saturation insuffisante.

Synonyms

bleach

subdue

mute

tone down

wash out

Antonyms

Definitions

undersaturatedadjective

Having a lower concentration of solute than a saturated solution under the same conditions.

The undersaturated solution was able to dissolve more sugar when stirred.

Lacking the full amount or degree of saturation, often used in the context of colors or images.

The undersaturated colors in the photograph gave it a vintage look.

undersaturateverb

To make something less saturated; to reduce its saturation or concentration.

The editor undersaturated the photo to make the colors look softer.