Vocabulary Entry

soluble

|adjective • noun

adjective

Capable of being dissolved in a liquid, typically water.

Example Sentences

"Sugar is soluble in water."

"Many vitamins are soluble in oil."

"The scientist tested various compounds to see which were soluble."

noun

Example Sentences

"Salt is an important soluble in cooking."

"The chemist prepared a solution by adding several solubles."

"Testing the solubles helped the students understand the properties of the substances."