solubility

noun

sol·​u·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsäl-yə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce solubility (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being soluble
2
: the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of another substance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Vascularized flow increases the solubility of these substances, which enhances fermentation activity in the host—providing efficient transport to optimize efficiency. Melik Demirel, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023 Going back to the idea of solubility, not all flavor compounds of coffee solubles are equally soluble. Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2014 This is easily remedied by turning up the heat; sucrose solubility increases with temperature, meaning much more sugar can be dissolved in hot water compared to cold or room temperature water. Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2014 As water temperatures increase, the solubility of oxygen in the water decreases, resulting in lower dissolved oxygen levels in water bodies like the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba. Farai Shawn Matiashe, CNN, 22 Apr. 2022 The fire department determined that the property had high levels of volatile organic compounds, which have high vapor pressure and low water solubility, and can be found in common household products. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2023 However, sucrose has a solubility of only 2000 g/L, which is roughly 2 cups sugar in 1 cup room temperature water [1]. Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2014 This is the favorite in our Best DIY Option division because of its strong, full spectrum isolate formula, high solubility and delicious mild flavor. Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023 To provide a direct causal link between the diminishing of the earth’s magnetic field and increasing atmospheric CO2 levels, Vares and Persinger cite a 2008 paper that found that magnetism affects the solubility of CO2 in water. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2015 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of solubility was in 1661

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Cite this Entry

“Solubility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solubility. Accessed 30 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

solubility

noun
sol·​u·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsäl-yə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce solubility (audio)
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 How to pronounce solubility (audio)
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

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