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

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But the new tag is cleverly designed to change the solubility of the drug molecule it’s attached to. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024 Doing both is tricky, so many drugs skip the water problem and focus on oil solubility, requiring IV infusion instead. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for solubility 

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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“Solubility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solubility. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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