non-water-soluble
- adjective
- /nɒnˈwɔːtərˌsɒljʊbəl/
- Specialized
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no soluble en agua
- The paint is non-water-soluble, making it suitable for outdoor use.
Examples
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Some medications come in non-water-soluble capsules to control the rate of release.
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Many plastics are non-water-soluble materials.
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Non-water-soluble chemicals can accumulate in the environment.
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The substance is non-water-soluble.
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Some products contain non-water-soluble ingredients that do not easily dissolve in aquariums.
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The contractor used non-water-soluble sealants to ensure the protection of the building against moisture.
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For this experiment, we will be using non-water-soluble dyes that maintain their color when mixed with liquids.
Synonyms
2
6.4
Not able to dissolve in water
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7.7
Not absorbing water so it stays dry
Does not dissolve in water, like chalk or some plastics
Not able to dissolve in water
Antonyms
How Soluble
Surface Forms
Morphology
non-water-soluble = water-soluble (transparent) = non + water + soluble
The adjective is formed by adding the negating prefix 'non-' to the compound adjective 'water-soluble', yielding a direct negation of the base meaning.
Etymology
Non-water-soluble is made of three clear parts: non- meaning 'not', water, and soluble meaning 'able to dissolve' (you can see the same root in solution). So a non-water-soluble substance, like oil, does not mix with or dissolve in water.