Dissolvable

/dɪˈsɑlvəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being dissolved; able to be broken down into a solution or separated into component parts.

Etymology

From dissolve (from Latin dissolvere) + -able (suffix meaning capable of). The Latin root dis- (apart) + solvere (to loosen) literally means 'to loosen apart.'

Kelly Says

Companies love dissolvable packaging because it's environmentally friendly—dissolvable films made from plant-based polymers dissolve in water or your digestive system, leaving zero waste, which is why they're used for laundry pods and some medications.

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