 ##  [Saturation Procedure](/saturation-procedure) 

  ##  [Saturation Procedure](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/saturation-procedure-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

A general inference mechanism that repeatedly applies inference rules to a set of formulas or clauses until no new consequences can be derived (fixpoint) or a contradiction is produced, commonly used in theorem proving and automated reasoning.