solubility

noun

sol·​u·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsäl-yə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being soluble

2

: the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of another substance

Examples of solubility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scientists at Rome's Central Restoration Institute ran solubility tests and found no traces of sugars or proteins, just fatty substances like waxes and resins. —Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025

The best time to take a supplement and whether to take it with or without food depends on the solubility of a specific supplement. —Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025

All have varying levels of stability and solubility. —Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025

This water solubility allows the THC to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream, leading to faster onset times. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for solubility

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Kids Definition

solubility

noun

sol·​u·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsäl-yə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

1

: the quality or state of being soluble

2

: the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of another substance

Medical Definition

solubility

noun

sol·​u·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsäl-yə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural solubilities

1

: the quality or state of being soluble

2

: the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of another substance and is typically expressed as the number of parts by weight dissolved by 100 parts of solvent at a specified temperature and pressure or as percent by weight or by volume