küllastuvad

Küllastuvad is an Estonian word that translates to "saturate" or "become saturated" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts, including chemistry, physics, and everyday language.

In chemistry, küllastuvad refers to a solution that can no longer dissolve any more solute at a given temperature and pressure. Once a solution is saturated, any additional solute added will remain undissolved. This concept is crucial in understanding solubility limits and crystallization processes.

In physics, küllastuvad can describe the state of a material or medium that has absorbed the maximum amount of a particular substance or energy. For example, a sponge that is küllastunud with water can hold no more. Similarly, in optics, a color can be described as küllastunud, referring to its intensity or purity. A highly saturated color is vivid and pure, while a desaturated color appears duller or mixed with gray.

In a more general sense, küllastuvad can describe a feeling or state of being completely full or having had enough. For instance, one might say they are küllastunud with food after a large meal, or küllastunud with a particular topic after discussing it extensively. The word conveys a sense of reaching a limit or maximum capacity.