Insolubility: meaning, definitions and examples
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insolubility
[ ɪnˈsɒljʊbɪlɪti ]
chemical property
Insolubility refers to the inability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent. This property is often highlighted in chemistry, where certain compounds cannot form a homogeneous mixture with a liquid. Insoluble substances can affect reactions and processes in various contexts, such as pharmaceuticals and environmental science.
Synonyms
immiscibility, indissolvability.
Examples of usage
- The insolubility of sand in water limits its use in certain mixtures.
- Understanding the insolubility of salts is crucial in predicting chemical reactions.
- Many minerals display insolubility, impacting their extraction and processing.
- Insolubility can lead to sediment formation in industrial processes.
Translations
Translations of the word "insolubility" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insolubilidade
🇮🇳 अघुलनशीलता
🇩🇪 Unlöslichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidaklarutan
🇺🇦 нерозчинність
🇵🇱 nierozpuszczalność
🇯🇵 不溶性 (ふようせい)
🇫🇷 insolubilité
🇪🇸 insolubilidad
🇹🇷 çözümsüzlük
🇰🇷 불용성 (불용성)
🇸🇦 عدم الذوبانية
🇨🇿 neřešitelnost
🇸🇰 nerozpustnosť
🇨🇳 不溶性 (bù róng xìng)
🇸🇮 neraztopnost
🇮🇸 óleysanleiki
🇰🇿 ерітінділік
🇬🇪 არასავლება
🇦🇿 həllolunmazlıq
🇲🇽 insolubilidad
Etymology
The term 'insolubility' originates from the Latin roots 'in-', meaning 'not', and 'solubilis', meaning 'able to be dissolved'. The concept of solubility has been a fundamental aspect of chemistry since ancient times when early scientists began to classify substances based on their ability to dissolve in liquids. As the study of chemistry evolved, especially during the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment, the understanding of compounds and reactions became more sophisticated, leading to more precise definitions of terms like insolubility. The term captures the essential property that distinguishes substances based on their interaction with solvents, facilitating advances in various scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, and materials science. Today, insolubility is a key factor in many industries, affecting everything from drug formulation to environmental management.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,678 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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