Dissolubility: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissolubility

 

[ dɪˌsɒljʊˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical properties

The quality of being able to be dissolved or liquefied.

Synonyms

dissolvability, liquidity, solubility.

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Word Description / Examples
dissolubility

Describes the capability of a substance to be dissolved, often used in formal or scientific contexts.

  • The dissolubility of salt in water is an important property in chemistry experiments
solubility

Frequently used in science and chemistry to describe how well a substance can dissolve in a solvent, often with a focus on quantitative measurement.

  • The solubility of sugar in water is greater than that of salt
  • Scientists measure the solubility of different compounds to understand their properties
liquidity

Commonly used in finance and economics to describe how easily an asset can be converted into cash. It can also describe the physical state of being liquid.

  • The company's high liquidity means it can easily pay off its debts
  • The liquidity of honey changes with temperature
dissolvability

Refers to how easily a substance can be dissolved, often used in everyday language or less formal contexts.

  • This medicine’s dissolvability in water makes it easy to take

Examples of usage

  • The dissolubility of salt in water is a well-known phenomenon.
  • Solubility and dissolubility are important concepts in chemistry.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissolubility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solubilidade

🇮🇳 विलेयता

🇩🇪 Löslichkeit

🇮🇩 kelarutan

🇺🇦 розчинність

🇵🇱 rozpuszczalność

🇯🇵 溶解性

🇫🇷 solubilité

🇪🇸 solubilidad

🇹🇷 çözünürlük

🇰🇷 용해도

🇸🇦 الذوبانية

🇨🇿 rozpustnost

🇸🇰 rozpustnosť

🇨🇳 溶解度

🇸🇮 topnost

🇮🇸 leysni

🇰🇿 ерітінділік

🇬🇪 ხსნადობა

🇦🇿 həllolma

🇲🇽 solubilidad

Etymology

The word 'dissolubility' is derived from the combination of 'dissolve' and the suffix '-ibility'. The concept of dissolubility has been a key aspect in the field of chemistry, particularly in understanding the ability of substances to dissolve or liquefy in a solvent. The study of dissolubility has played a crucial role in various scientific experiments and research, contributing to advancements in the understanding of chemical properties and reactions.

See also: dissoluble, dissolute, dissolution, dissolvability, dissolvable, dissolvableness, dissolver, dissolving, indissoluble, undissolvable.