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insoluble

 

[ ɪnˈsɒljʊb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemistry

Not able to be dissolved in a particular solvent.

Synonyms

indissoluble, undissolvable, unmeltable

Examples of usage

  • This substance is insoluble in water.
  • The insoluble residue was filtered off.
Context #2 | Adjective

problem

Unable to be solved or explained.

Synonyms

irresolvable, unresolvable, unsolvable

Examples of usage

  • The mystery remained insoluble for years.
  • The conflict seemed insoluble at the time.

Translations

Translations of the word "insoluble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insolúvel

🇮🇳 अविलेय

🇩🇪 unlöslich

🇮🇩 tidak larut

🇺🇦 нерозчинний

🇵🇱 nierozpuszczalny

🇯🇵 不溶性

🇫🇷 insoluble

🇪🇸 insoluble

🇹🇷 çözülemez

🇰🇷 불용성의

🇸🇦 غير قابل للذوبان

🇨🇿 nerozpustný

🇸🇰 nerozpustný

🇨🇳 不溶性

🇸🇮 netopen

🇮🇸 óleysanlegur

🇰🇿 ерімейтін

🇬🇪 უხსნელი

🇦🇿 həlledilməz

🇲🇽 insoluble

Etymology

The word insoluble originated from the Latin word 'insolubilis', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'solvō' (I loosen or solve). The term first appeared in English in the 15th century. Over time, it has been used in various contexts to describe things that cannot be dissolved, solved, or explained.

See also: solubility, solubilization, solubleness.

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