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Definition: Soluble |
SolubleAdjective1. (of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water). 2. Susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained; "the puzzle is soluble". Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "soluble" was first used: 1373. (references) |
Etymology: Soluble \Sol"u*ble\, adjective. [Latin expression solubilis, from solvere, solutum, to loosen, to dissolve: compare to the French expression soluble. See Solve, and compare to Solvable.]. (Websters 1913) |
| Domain | Definition |
Mining | Capable of being dissolved in a fluid. (references) |
Physics | Able to dissolve. Source: European Union. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)
The degree one substance dissolves in another is determined by its electrostatic attraction for the solvent and also the entropy change that accompanies the solvation. Some substances are soluble in alcohol which are not soluble in water.
Solvents are normally characterized as polar or nonpolar. Polar solvents will dissolve ionic compounds and covalent compounds which ionize, while nonpolar solvents will dissolve nonpolar covalent compounds. For example, ordinary table salt, an ionic compund, will dissolve in water, but not in ethanol.
Common solvents used in organic chemistry include acetone, ethanol, water, and benzene.
A liquid can be immiscible (= not soluble) with another ( i.e. water is immiscible with oil).
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Soluble."
| The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted. | |||
| Entry | Source | Expression | Field |
| SOC | English | Soluble organic fraction | Chemistry |
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |||
| Antonym: insoluble (adj). (additional references) |
| Context | Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus). |
Fluidity | Liquefied; uncongealed; soluble. |
Liquefaction | Adjective: liquefied. Verb:, liquescent, liquefiable; deliquescent, soluble, colliquative. |
| Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus. | |
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit |  | Figure 40. Thoulet soluble cartridge messenger for delayed release of instruments. These "soluble weights" were designed to initiate the functioning of an immersed device at a pre-determined time. Thoulet had apparently designed this device for use with sampling nets . He started tests with these in 1893 in Lake Gerardmer and provided samples for Prince Albert I to use at sea. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |
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| Subject | Topic | Quote |
Health | Many foods contain soluble and insoluble fiber. (references) | |
Some fiber dissolves easily in water (soluble fiber). (references) | ||
PCP is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water or alcohol. (references) | ||
Business | The coloring substance originating from organic synthesis has characteristics suitable for textile factories because it is soluble in solvent or medium, which is colored. (references) | |
Lexicography | Devil's Dictionary | ADAMANT, n. A mineral frequently found beneath a corset. Soluble in solicitate of gold. |
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits. | ||
| "Soluble" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 99.38% of the time. "Soluble" is used about 324 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Adjective (general or positive) | 99.38% | 322 | 16,053 |
| Noun (proper) | 0.62% | 2 | 245,945 |
| Total | 100.00% | 324 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
Expressions using "soluble": soluble ferments ♦ soluble glass ♦ soluble or chemical ferments ♦ soluble phosphoric acid ♦ sparingly soluble. Additional references. | |
| Hypenated Usage | |
Ending with "soluble": water-soluble. | |
Containing "soluble": fat-soluble vitamin, water-soluble vitamin. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
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| Language | Translations for "soluble"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albanian | i tretshëm (assimilable, digestible, dissoluble, dissolvable, eupeptic, resoluble, solvable), i shpjegueshëm (accountable, explainable, explicable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arabic | قابل للحل (dissolvable, tractable), قابل للذوبان (dissoluble, dissolvable), ذواب. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bulgarian | разрешим (allowable, resoluble, solvable), разтворим (dissoluble, dissolvable, instant, resoluble, solvable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chinese | 可溶解 (Dissoluble, indissoluble). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Czech | rozpustný (resoluble, solvent), řešitelný. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Danish | oploeselig. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dutch | solubilis, oplosbaar. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Farsi | محلول (Solution, Solvable), قابل حل (Dissoluble), حل شدنی (Dissoluble, Solvable, Solvency). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finnish | liukeneva (miscible). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
French | soluble (solvable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
German | löslich (dissoluble, solubly, solvable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greek | εύλυτοσ (solvable), λυτόσ (adrift, loose, solvable), τηκτόσ (meltable), διαλυτόσ (dissoluble, dissolvable, resoluble, solvable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hebrew | מסיס (meltable, solvent), פתיר (solvable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hungarian | oldódó (dissoluble, solvable), megoldható (resoluble, solvable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indonesian | dapat larut. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian | solubile (undoable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Kanji | 溶けやすい , 可溶 (solubilizing). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Katakana | かよう (available, ballad, caring for the sick, comely face, floral leaf, in such a manner, like this, lotus leaf, lower leaves, solubilizing, song, taking care of oneself, to attend, to commute, to go back and forth, to ply between, Tuesday), とけやすい. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Korean | 녹" (melted, molten). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manx | lheieagh (digestive), feayslagh (laxative, redeemable, solvable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | olublesay solúvel (resoluble, solvable). (various references) solubil (dissoluble, resoluble, resolvable). (various references) растворимый (dissoluble, resoluble), разрешимый (solvable). (various references) solubilan, rastvorljiv (diffluent, dissoluble, dissolvable, resoluble, solvable), rastopiv. (various references) soluble (resolvable, solvable). (various references) löslig (flabby, lax, loose, resoluble). (various references) halledilebilir (resolvable, solvable, surmountable), erir (dissoluble, dissolvable), çözünür (solvable), çözümlenebilir (analyzable, decipherable, resolvable, solvable), çözümü mümkün (solvable). (various references) розчинний (deliquescent, dissoluble, dissolvable, resoluble, solvable), розв'язний (calm, gossamer, nervy, pert, solvable), здатний розпадатися. (various references) ho tan được giải quyết được. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language | Period | Translations |
| Latin | 500 BCE-Modern | solvere. (various references) |
| Late Latin | 300-700 | solubilis. (various references) |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references. | ||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "soluble": solubles. (additional references) | |
Words ending with "soluble": dissoluble, indissoluble, insoluble, irresoluble, resoluble. (additional references) | |
Words containing "soluble": indissolubleness, indissolublenesses, insolubleness, insolublenesses, insolubles. (additional references) | |
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"Soluble" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: salube, soluable, solube, soule. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "soluble" (pronounced sÄ"lyubul) |
| 8 | s Ä" l y u b u l | insoluble. |
| 7 | -Ä" l y u b u l | voluble. |
| 6 | -l y u b u l | invaluable. |
| 4 | -u b u l | abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, breakable, buildable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, questionable, quotable, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, salable, saleable, salvageable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, solvable, spendable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, tunable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, workable. |
| 3 | -b u l | able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
Direct Anagrams: boulles, lobules. | |
| Words within the letters "b-e-l-l-o-s-u" | |
-1 letter: blouse, boules, boulle, lobule, obelus. | |
-2 letters: bells, blues, boles, bolls, bolus, boule, bouse, bulls, lobes, losel, louse, lubes, ousel. | |
-3 letters: bell, bels, blue, bole, boll, bull, ells, lobe, lobs, lose, lube, lues, obes, oles, sell, slob, sloe, slub, slue, sole, soul. | |
-4 letters: bel, bos, bus, ell, els, leu, lob, obe, oes, ole, ose, sel. | |
| Words containing the letters "b-e-l-l-o-s-u" | |
+1 letter: bullnose, globules, libelous, lobulose, solubles. | |
+2 letters: bulldozes, bullnoses, insoluble, libellous, resoluble. | |
+3 letters: absolutely, bluebloods, bottlefuls, bulldozers, dissoluble, insolubles, nebulously, outbullies, postbellum, rebellious, solubilise, solubilize, spellbound, subcollege, trolleybus, unsolvable. | |
+4 letters: bluebottles, boundlessly, brucelloses, brucellosis, bulldoggers, doubtlessly, ebullitions, euglobulins, irresoluble, solubilised, solubilises, solubilized, solubilizes, subcolleges, subtotalled, volubleness. | |
+5 letters: bellybuttons, biomolecules, collembolous, indissoluble, insolubilize, rambouillets, rebelliously, solubilities, trolleybuses, unresolvable, volubilities. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)53 6F 6C 75 62 6C 65 |
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Morse Code (1836) (references)... --- .-.. ..- -... .-.. . |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01010011 01101111 01101100 01110101 01100010 01101100 01100101 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)S o l u b l e |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0053 006F 006C 0075 0062 006C 0065 |
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Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)53817887687871 |
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