Telítettség

Telítettség is a Hungarian term that translates to saturation in English. In various scientific and technical contexts, it refers to a state where a substance or system can hold no more of another substance or energy.

In chemistry, telítettség is often used to describe solutions. A saturated solution is one in which the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved in the solvent at a given temperature and pressure. If more solute is added to a saturated solution, it will not dissolve and will typically settle at the bottom. This concept is crucial in understanding solubility and crystallization processes.

The term can also be applied to gases, particularly in meteorology. Air is considered saturated with water vapor when it contains the maximum amount of moisture it can hold at a specific temperature. Beyond this point, the excess water vapor will condense into liquid water, forming clouds or fog. This relates directly to concepts like relative humidity, where 100% relative humidity indicates saturation.

In other fields, telítettség can describe the capacity of a material to absorb something, such as a sponge being saturated with water. It can also refer to a state of being completely filled or having no room for more, whether it's a physical space or a metaphorical concept like being saturated with information. The core idea remains the same: reaching a limit of capacity.