saturant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sat"u*rant adjective

Etymology

L. saturans, p. pr. See Saturate.

Definitions

1. Impregnating to the full; saturating.

Sat"u*rant noun

Definitions

1. (Chem.) A substance used to neutralize or saturate the affinity of another substance.
2. (Med.) An antacid, as magnesia, used to correct acidity of the stomach.