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insoluble

insoluble

2 6.4
Not able to dissolve in water
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈsɑljəbl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : insoluble
  • Citrate does this by binding to insoluble uranium in the soil.
  • insoluble in water
  • highly insoluble
  • insoluble complex

And it just so happens that calcium sulfate is insoluble in dilute sulfuric acid.

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Examples

  • And so that's what insoluble fiber helps in.

  • And the second problem is that since it's insoluble, we can't use it.

  • Vegetables are rich in insoluble fiber, which, in my opinion, should be very limited.

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  • New study shows role of insoluble dust particles in cloud formation.

    Blog text (27)
  • You have to be able to consume insoluble fiber to actually feed your gut.

  • The lime neutralizes unwanted organic acids and forms an insoluble complex with phosphates.

    Academic text (2003)
  • In pure form, ellagic acid is highly insoluble and biologically unavailable.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Carbon dioxide is also relatively insoluble in water and, together with steam, may be the dominant gaseous component in a hydrothermal system.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Oxalate binds with calcium in the digestive tract to form an insoluble salt that cannot be absorbed.

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  • Limestone is composed of calcium carbonate, which is insoluble in pure water.

Synonyms

hydrophobic
vsinsoluble
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Not absorbing water so it stays dry

describes inability to dissolve rather than active repulsion
non-water-soluble
vsinsoluble
  • Specialized
5.6

Not able to dissolve in water

covers not dissolving in any liquid rather than only water
water-insoluble
vsinsoluble
  • Specialized
6.5

Does not dissolve in water, like chalk or some plastics

is broader, describing failure to dissolve in liquids in general
indissoluble
vsinsoluble
  • Specialized
8.8

Not able to dissolve in water

focuses more on failing to dissolve especially in water

Antonyms

soluble
  • Specialized
10 3.7

Able to dissolve in a liquid, especially water

Compounds

water-insoluble
  • Specialized
6.5

Does not dissolve in water, like chalk or some plastics

How Soluble

soluble
  • Specialized
10 3.7
insoluble
  • Specialized
2 6.4

Surface Forms

insoluble positive
insolubler comparative
insolublest superlative

Morphology

insoluble = soluble (transparent) = in + soluble

This sense is formed by the standard negative prefix 'in-' added to 'soluble', giving the straightforward meaning 'not able to be dissolved'.

Etymology

Insoluble comes from the parts in- ('not') and solvere ('to loosen' or 'dissolve'), the same root behind dissolve and soluble. So an insoluble substance is one water cannot 'loosen' or mix into a liquid.