Telítetlen

Telítetlen is a Hungarian term that translates to "unsaturated" in English. It is most commonly used in chemistry to describe organic compounds that contain at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms. These compounds, known as alkenes and alkynes respectively, exhibit different chemical properties compared to their saturated counterparts, alkanes, which only contain single bonds. The presence of pi bonds in unsaturated compounds makes them more reactive and capable of undergoing addition reactions.

The term "telítetlen" can also be applied in a broader sense, particularly in materials science or engineering, to describe a state where something is not fully occupied or saturated. For instance, a material might be described as "telítetlen" if it can absorb more of a particular substance or if its capacity is not yet reached. However, its primary and most frequent usage remains within the domain of organic chemistry, distinguishing molecules based on the types of carbon-carbon bonds they possess. This distinction is fundamental to understanding the reactivity and behavior of a vast array of organic substances.