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dissolubility

dissolubility

8.9
How easily a substance mixes into a liquid
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪsəˈluːbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : disolubilidad
  • The dissolubility of different salts varies greatly in water.

Examples

  • Scientists tested the dissolubility of the compound under several conditions.

  • Understanding the dissolubility of nutrients helps in formulating dietary supplements.

  • The dissolubility of salt in water is quite high.

  • Many factors affect the dissolubility of substances.

  • Scientists tested the dissolubility of the compound under several conditions.

  • The dissolubility of different salts varies greatly in water.

  • Understanding the dissolubility of nutrients helps in formulating dietary supplements.

Synonyms

solubility
vsdissolubility
  • Specialized
2 4.8

How well a substance dissolves in a liquid like water

is a general quality of being able to dissolve beyond the chemistry focus
solubleness
vsdissolubility
  • Archaic
7.2

The ability to dissolve in a liquid like water

is the identical idea expressed as a different word form

Antonyms

insolubility
  • Specialized
8.7

Does not dissolve in water or other liquids

How Soluble

dissolubility
  • Specialized
8.9
insolubility
  • Specialized
8.7

Surface Forms

dissolubility singular
dissolubilities plural

Morphology

dissolubility = dissoluble (transparent) = dissoluble + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'dissoluble' indicating the quality or state of being able to be dissolved.

Etymology

Dissolubility comes from dissolve, which is made of the Latin parts dis- 'apart' and solvere 'to loosen'. Think of a sugar cube 'loosening apart' and disappearing in water, so dissolubility is the quality of being able to be 'dissolved' in a liquid, like soluble things that make a solution.