Hypersaturation
Hypersaturation
Hypersaturation refers to a state of extreme or excess saturation, spanning contexts from physical chemistry (solute concentration exceeding equilibrium) to pathology (excess water in the body) and specialized, vibrant art magazines. It indicates a maximum or over-limit capacity, such as 100%+ oxygen saturation in blood or a heavily saturated craft beer.
Contextual Definitions of Hypersaturation:
Physical Chemistry & General Use: Known often as supersaturation, it describes a metastable state where a solvent contains more solute than it should at equilibrium.
Medical/Pathology: Refers to extreme, excessive, or overloaded saturation levels within the body, such as in blood oxygenation or water retention.
Media & Culture: "Hypersaturation" is a Troy, NY-based independent magazine founded by Joshua Gruft and Courtney EG that features diverse, colorful, and off-beat local art, photography, and writing.
Brewing: Specifically, the Fort George Brewery uses this term for a heavily fruit-infused, high-ABV mixed-culture ale.
Gaming: In Fandom-based, tabletop roleplaying (like psionics), it refers to a specific, high-level power field.