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water saturation

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water saturation [′wȯd·ər ‚sach·ə′rā·shən]
(chemistry)
A solid adsorbent that holds the maximum possible amount of water under specified conditions.
A liquid solution in which additional water will cause the appearance of a second liquid phase.
A gas that is at or just under its dew point because of its water content.


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This can develop within 24 hours of water saturation, and as long as there is moisture in cellulose-based material, mold can proliferate there quickly under those conditions, he said.
Two sands having a total thickness of 41 net feet, porosity of 17% and water saturation of 38% were identified.
Log analysis indicates 18 feet of pay with a porosity of 28% and a water saturation of 27%.
 
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