Solubility: meaning, definitions and examples
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solubility
[ ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪl.ɪ.ti ]
chemistry
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid, usually water.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The solubility of sugar in water is very high.
- Oil has low solubility in water.
pharmacy
The concentration of a solute in a saturated solution at a given temperature and pressure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The solubility of the medication in the solution was crucial for the experiment.
Translations
Translations of the word "solubility" in other languages:
🇵🇹 solubilidade
🇮🇳 विलेयता
🇩🇪 Löslichkeit
🇮🇩 kelarutan
🇺🇦 розчинність
🇵🇱 rozpuszczalność
🇯🇵 溶解度 (ようかいど)
🇫🇷 solubilité
🇪🇸 solubilidad
🇹🇷 çözünürlük
🇰🇷 용해도 (용해성)
🇸🇦 الذوبانية
🇨🇿 rozpustnost
🇸🇰 rozpustnosť
🇨🇳 溶解度 (róngjiědù)
🇸🇮 topnost
🇮🇸 leysni
🇰🇿 ерітінділік
🇬🇪 ხსნადობა (kh'snadoba)
🇦🇿 həllolma
🇲🇽 solubilidad
Word origin
The word 'solubility' originates from the Latin word 'solubilis,' which means 'that may be loosened or dissolved.' The concept of solubility has been crucial in various fields such as chemistry, pharmacy, and environmental science. Understanding the solubility of substances is essential for drug formulation, environmental impact assessments, and chemical reactions.
See also: insoluble, solubilization, solubleness.