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

While many of these supplements were similar, there were a few distinct differences, such as solubility, texture, and aftertaste. —Staff Author, Health, 6 Aug. 2024

To control this process, the researchers focused on using something called an anti-solvent, which basically reduces the solubility of other chemicals in solution. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2024

The solvent extracts most of the caffeine and other chemical compounds with a similar solubility to caffeine from the coffee beans. —Michael W. Crowder, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2024

However, the size and solubility of the particle matters, Yadav said. —Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 11 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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