Pronunciation

/səˈluːbəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Capable of being dissolved or suspended in a solvent; capable of dissolving easily. For example: “The salt is soluble in water.”
• Noun: A substance that can be dissolved; a solute. For example: “Sugar is a soluble solid.”

Phrases

• “Soluble substances” refers to materials that can dissolve in a given medium.
• “Insoluble compounds” are those that do not dissolve easily.
• “A soluble compound forms a solution” when it dissolves completely.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The soluble dye mixed easily with the water to form a vibrant color.”
• Noun: “Many vitamins are soluble in fat, while others are soluble in water.”

Synonyms

• Dissolvable
• Hygroscopic (referring to substances that absorb moisture)
• Miscible (able to mix without separation)
• Solvent-friendly
• Water-soluble (specifically referring to solubility in water)

Antonyms

• Insoluble
• Non-dissolvable
• Inert
• Immiscible (unable to mix)