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

Examples of solubility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, the size and solubility of the particle matters, Yadav said. Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 Packed full of science and selected for its exceptional absorption and solubility qualities, this tasteless and odorless collagen powder is precisely dosed to guarantee unrivalled effectiveness for boosting skin health and suppleness. Angela Lei, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 The major difference between the two comes down to their solubility. Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 27 Oct. 2023 The grift caught up with them when the gigantic hole in solubility was pointed out by reporter Ian Allison, who intercepted an Alameda balance sheet. Kathleen Breitman, Fortune Crypto, 13 Oct. 2023 Because these particles do not evaporate easily and have low solubility, previous efforts to measure organic carbon absorption likely missed them, says Shetty. Popular Science, 31 Aug. 2023 Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, which is extracted from seawater, and the dehydrated form known simply as magnesium chloride are commonly used in creams, lotions, and oils due to water solubility, Villegas explained. Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 6 Sep. 2023 While the solubility and flexibility of graphene (and other 2D materials) has opened some doors in the burgeoning field of printable electronics, challenges remain for those hoping to use them in functional inks. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2022 Incorporated with a release agent, this supplement guarantees solubility and optimal absorption, while minimizing the strong odor and taste commonly associated with butyric acid. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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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