ClimateSeptember 1, 2026

oversaturation

OH-ver-sat-chuh-RAY-shun

Definition

The state of being soaked or filled with liquid beyond the capacity of the material or ground to absorb or hold it.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'saturare' (to fill) combined with the Old English prefix 'ofer-' (over), the term describes reaching or exceeding the maximum point of containment or absorption.

In the news

The article warns that heavy rainfall and river overflows may lead to the temporary oversaturation of wetlands, which significantly increases the risk of flooding in nearby communities.

Ogun issues fresh flood alert, urges residents to relocate

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EnviroNews Nigeria

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