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a solution holding more than it should, waiting for one excuse to stop pretending.
means a state where a solution contains more dissolved substance than equilibrium allows, kept unstable until a disturbance triggers rapid crystallization.
from from latin super (beyond) plus saturare (to fill) — chemists in the 1800s noticed solutions could be tricked into holding excess solute if cooled or concentrated gently enough, defying the normal saturation limit.
honey trickcrystallized honey is supersaturated sugar finally giving in.
cloud chambersdetect particles via supersaturated vapor trails they trigger.
snap crystallizationa single dust speck can trigger instant solidification.
heat packsuse supersaturated sodium acetate for on-demand warmth.