Dissoluble

/dɪˈsɑljəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being dissolved, separated, or broken down into parts.

Etymology

From Latin dissolubilis, from dissolvere (dis- meaning apart + solvere meaning to loosen or dissolve). The suffix -ible means capable of.

Kelly Says

Most substances we think of as 'solid' are actually dissoluble in something—table salt dissolves in water, sugar dissolves in water, and even some metals dissolve in strong acids. It's all about matching the right solvent to the substance.

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