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- [sol-yuh-buh l]
- /ˈsɒl yə bəl/
- /ˈsɒl.jʊ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sol-yuh-buh l]
- /ˈsɒl yə bəl/
Definitions of soluble word
- adjective soluble capable of being dissolved or liquefied: a soluble powder. 1
- adjective soluble capable of being solved or explained: a soluble problem. 1
- noun soluble something soluble. 1
- adjective soluble that dissolves 1
- adjective soluble A substance that is soluble will dissolve in a liquid. 0
- combining form soluble If something is water-soluble or fat-soluble, it will dissolve in water or in fat. 0
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Origin of soluble
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin solūbilis, equivalent to Latin solū-, variant stem of solvere to loosen, dissolve + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Soluble
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soluble popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
soluble usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for soluble
adj soluble
- alkalescent — developing alkaline qualities
- alkaline — Something that is alkaline contains an alkali or has a pH value of more than 7.
- antacid — that neutralizes acids; counteracting acidity
adjective soluble
- decipherable — to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
- dissoluble — capable of being dissolved: tablets dissoluble in water.
- dissolvable — to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution: to dissolve salt in water.
- dissolved — That has been disintegrated in a solvent.
Antonyms for soluble
adjective soluble
- dissoluble — capable of being dissolved: tablets dissoluble in water.
Top questions with soluble
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