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Solubility: meaning, definitions and examples

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solubility

 

[ ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪl.ɪ.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemistry

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid, usually water.

Synonyms

dissolution, dissolvability

Examples of usage

  • The solubility of sugar in water is very high.
  • Oil has low solubility in water.
Context #2 | Noun

pharmacy

The concentration of a solute in a saturated solution at a given temperature and pressure.

Synonyms

concentration, saturation

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,545 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.