Term: saturated solution
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05471

Definition:
A solution which has the same concentration of a solute as one that is in equilibrium with undissolved solute at specified values of the temperature and pressure.

Related Terms:
1) solute (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05744).

Source: Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 83 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)

Citation: 'saturated solution' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05471

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