Vocabulary Entry

insoluble

|adjective • noun

adjective

Incapable of being dissolved in a solvent.

Example Sentences

"Salt is soluble in water, but sand is insoluble."

"The teacher explained that some substances are insoluble in certain liquids."

"Insoluble materials remain unchanged even after prolonged exposure to solvents."

noun

Example Sentences

"Calcium carbonate is an insoluble that is often found in rocks."

"The experiment demonstrated the behavior of insolubles in different solutions."

"Identifying the insoluble in a mixture can be crucial for separating materials."