soluble
adjective
sol·u·ble
ˈsäl-yə-bəl 
1
: susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
2
: subject to being solved or explained
soluble questions
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Soluble looks like a word that should be confined to chemistry labs, though it's often used by nonchemists as well to describe substances that can be dissolved in liquids. On the other hand, the sense of soluble meaning "solvable" is also quite common. In this sense, soluble, like its opposite, insoluble, is usually paired with problem. If only all life's problems were soluble by stirring them in a container filled with water.
Examples of soluble in a Sentence
Sugar is soluble in water.
one murder case that proved to be soluble after all
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
This step unlocks the spice’s fat-soluble compounds, unleashing its brawny, savory-sweet flavors.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Amiel advises prioritizing water soluble products in your lineup.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and cell growth.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Soluble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soluble. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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soluble
adjective
sol·u·ble
ˈsäl-yə-bəl
1
: capable of being dissolved in a liquid
sugar is soluble in water
2
: capable of being solved or explained : solvable
a soluble problem
Medical Definition
soluble
adjective
sol·u·ble
ˈsäl-yə-bəl
1
: susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a fluid
2
: capable of being emulsified
a soluble oil
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