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saturable Definition

satu·rable (sac̸h′ə rə bəl)

adjective

that can be saturated

Etymology: L saturabilis

saturable Related Forms

sat′u·rabil′·ity noun

saturable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • absorber: The resonant nonlinearity is modeled by a degenerate three-level system of saturable absorbers in order to allow for a two-dimensional medium polarization.
  • pharmacokinetics: Thiopentone has saturable pharmacokinetics and a strong tendency to accumulate.