Solubleness: meaning, definitions and examples
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solubleness
[ ˈsɒljʊblnəs ]
chemistry
The quality or state of being soluble, especially in a particular liquid.
Synonyms
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| solubleness |
Typically used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the ability of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent. It is a less common variant of 'solubility'.
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| solubility |
This is the most commonly used term in both scientific and everyday contexts when referring to the capability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent. It is widely understood and accepted in chemistry and related fields.
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Examples of usage
- The solubleness of sugar in water is well known.
- The solubleness of the substance in ethanol was tested in the laboratory.
Translations
Translations of the word "solubleness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 solubilidade
🇮🇳 विघटनशीलता
🇩🇪 Löslichkeit
🇮🇩 kelarutan
🇺🇦 розчинність
🇵🇱 rozpuszczalność
🇯🇵 溶解性
🇫🇷 solubilité
🇪🇸 solubilidad
🇹🇷 çözünürlük
🇰🇷 용해도
🇸🇦 قابلية الذوبان
🇨🇿 rozpustnost
🇸🇰 rozpustnosť
🇨🇳 溶解度
🇸🇮 topnost
🇮🇸 leysanleiki
🇰🇿 ерiгiштiк
🇬🇪 ხსნადობა
🇦🇿 həllolma
🇲🇽 solubilidad
Etymology
The word 'solubleness' is derived from the adjective 'soluble', which comes from the Latin word 'solvēre' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to dissolve'. The concept of solubility has been a key aspect of chemistry for centuries, with scientists exploring the ability of substances to dissolve in various solvents. The study of solubleness is fundamental in understanding the behavior of different compounds and their interactions with liquids.
See also: insoluble, solubility, solubilization.