Soluble: meaning, definitions and examples

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soluble

 

[ หˆsษ’ljสŠb(ษ™)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemistry

Capable of being dissolved, especially in a liquid.

Synonyms

dissoluble, dissolvable, solvable

Examples of usage

  • The sugar is soluble in water.
  • These tablets are soluble in hot water.
  • The substance is highly soluble in alcohol.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Able to be solved or explained.

Synonyms

resolvable, solvable

Examples of usage

  • The problem was not soluble with the information available.
  • The mystery was finally soluble after years of investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "soluble" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solรบvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฒเคจเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lรถslich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ larut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‡ะธะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpuszczalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏๆบถๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soluble

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soluble

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถzรผnebilir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉํ•ด์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ุฐูˆุจุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozpustnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozpustnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆบถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ topljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leysanlegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั–ั‚ะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ll olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soluble

Word origin

The word 'soluble' originated from the Latin word 'solvibilis', which means 'able to be loosened or dissolved'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century, primarily in the context of chemistry and problem-solving. The concept of solubility has been a fundamental principle in various scientific fields, contributing to advancements in medicine, technology, and environmental studies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,409, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.