overconcentrated
Overconcentrated is an adjective used to describe a mixture—most commonly a solution, slurry, or suspension—that contains a higher concentration of solute than is typical, intended, or stable for the given conditions. In chemistry and chemical engineering, the term is often used when the solute content approaches or exceeds the solubility limit at a specific temperature, increasing the likelihood of precipitation or crystallization. In food science, materials science, and pharmacology, overconcentration can refer to formulations with unusually high solids content or with solutes at higher-than-specified levels, affecting texture, stability, or safety.
Causes of overconcentration include deliberate formulation to achieve certain properties, measurement or temperature errors, inadequate mixing,
The effects of overconcentration depend on the system but commonly include increased viscosity, altered freezing point
Measurement and control typically involve expressing concentration as mass fraction, molarity, or molality, and using methods
See also: concentration, solubility, supersaturation. Note that overconcentration is related to, but not identical to, supersaturation;