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Saturation refers to the point at which a substance can no longer dissolve additional solute in a solvent, meaning the solution is holding as much as it can. In practical terms, once saturation is reached, adding more solute won’t dissolve and will instead settle or form a separate phase. In other contexts, like color or signals, saturation describes the intensity or purity—complete saturation results in a vivid, unmixed color, while lower saturation appears more muted or washed out. Understanding saturation helps in controlling processes and interpreting various phenomena across science and everyday life.