to solubilize

Examples

• All

• The use of many cleaning agents, such as soaps and detergents, will solubilize most organic matter.

  Academic text (1994)

• In addition, 5% ice was added to each sample to make up for the added solids, and 3% salt was added to solubilize the surimi.

  Academic text (1993)

• By using a neutral organic soap, we were able to solubilize the soot and then lift it off with cotton balls.

• However, in acid soils, a form of aluminum—Al +3—is solubilized into a soil solution that is quite toxic to plant roots.

  Academic text (2000)

• Stormwater carries pollutants such as sediments, solubilized metals, oil and grease, and nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus).

  Academic text (1995)

• The scientist used a special solvent to solubilize the compound for analysis.

• To clean the stained fabric effectively, you should solubilize the detergent in warm water first.

Synonyms

D

to dissolve

vsto solubilize

64 2.4

To mix into a liquid so it becomes part of it

often involves adding chemicals to make a substance mix into liquid

R

to resolve

vsto solubilize

• Specialized

2 7.4

To make a solid mix into a liquid so it seems to disappear

uses chemicals to help substances mix into a liquid

S

to solvate

vsto solubilize

• Specialized

9.9

To join with liquid molecules to form a compound

focuses on using chemicals rather than forming bound solvent complexes

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology