Nasyceným

Nasyceným is a Czech word that translates to "saturated" in English. It is primarily used in chemistry to describe a compound or solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

In organic chemistry, a saturated hydrocarbon is a compound that contains only single bonds between carbon atoms. Examples include alkanes like methane and ethane. These molecules are considered saturated because all available valence electrons of the carbon atoms are used to form single bonds with hydrogen atoms or other carbon atoms.

A saturated solution is one where no more solute can be dissolved. If additional solute is added to a saturated solution, it will typically precipitate out or remain undissolved at the bottom. The solubility of a substance is dependent on temperature; for most solids, solubility increases with increasing temperature, making a solution saturated at a higher temperature capable of dissolving more solute.

The concept of saturation is also relevant in other scientific contexts. For instance, in psychology, a saturated stimulus refers to a stimulus that has reached its maximum intensity or effect. In physics, a saturated magnetic material is one that cannot be further magnetized by an external magnetic field. The term "nasyceným" therefore carries the core meaning of reaching a limit or maximum capacity within its various applications.