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insoluble


in·sol·u·ble

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-yə-bəl\

Definition of INSOLUBLE

: not soluble: as a archaic : indissoluble b : having or admitting of no solution or explanation <an insoluble problem> c : incapable of being dissolved in a liquid and especially water; also : soluble only with difficulty or to a slight degree
in·sol·u·bil·i·ty \-ˌsäl-yə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
insoluble noun
in·sol·u·ble·ness \-ˈsäl-yə-bəl-nəs\ noun
in·sol·u·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INSOLUBLE

  1. a substance insoluble in water
  2. <the seemingly insoluble mystery concerning the identity of the people who built these ancient structures>

Origin of INSOLUBLE

Middle English insolible, from Latin insolubilis, from in- + solvere to free, dissolve — more at solve
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with INSOLUBLE

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