Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

saturated-vapor

noun

/ˈsætʃ.ə.reɪ.tɪd ˈveɪ.pər/

Definition

A saturated vapor is a vapor that is in equilibrium with its liquid phase at a given temperature and pressure, meaning it cannot hold any more vapor without some of it condensing into liquid.

Examples

The air reached a point where it contained saturated vapor, causing droplets to form on surfaces.
In meteorology, understanding saturated vapor is crucial to predicting weather patterns.

Meaning

It refers to the state of a vapor when it is fully humidified and is at its boiling point for the current pressure, indicating a balance between the vapor and the liquid.