What is the meaning of 'saturated' with hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbon?

Subject: What is the meaning of 'saturated' with hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbon?

Date: Fri Apr 13 04:19:05 2012
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If two hydrocarbon chain are to be compared which is more saturated with hydrogen 
atoms, does it mean which hydrocarbon has less carbon-carbon double bond or more 
hydrogen atoms?

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