online vocabulary.com

Soluble - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

soluble

/ˈsɑːljəbəl/ /ˈsɒljəbəl/

Definition:

Capable of being dissolved in a liquid, especially water.

Synonyms:

dissolvable, meltable, emulsifiable

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

insoluble, indissoluble

Common Collocations:

soluble fiber, soluble vitamins, soluble powder

Derivatives:

solubility, solubilize

Usage Tips:

Use "soluble" to describe substances that dissolve easily in liquids like water or alcohol.

Common Phrases:

water-soluble, fat-soluble, soluble in alcohol

Etymology:

From Latin "solubilis," meaning "that can be loosened or dissolved."

Examples:

  • 1. Salt is soluble in water.
  • 2. This medicine comes in a soluble tablet form.
  • 3. Sugar is highly soluble in hot tea.
  • 4. Not all vitamins are soluble in water.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS