sol·u·bi·li·za·tion
variants
also British solubilisation
ˌsälyəbələ̇ˈzāshən,
-(ˌ)bil-,
-ˌlīˈz-
plural -s
: the quality or state of being solubilized
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Aug. 2025
This residue was then solubilized and cast onto glass plates to form the films.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
These compounds were then diluted in liquids such as oil, gum, animal fats, milk, or water to solubilize the lead and assist in its eventual facial smearing.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2012
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This type has been treated with solubilizing agents—acids that break down the collagen.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Aug. 2025
This residue was then solubilized and cast onto glass plates to form the films.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
These compounds were then diluted in liquids such as oil, gum, animal fats, milk, or water to solubilize the lead and assist in its eventual facial smearing.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2012
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“Solubilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solubilize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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solubilize
transitive verb
sol·u·bi·lize
variants
also British solubilise
solubilized also British solubilised; solubilizing also British solubilising
: to make soluble or increase the solubility of
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