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88 words
French word
soluble
Pronunciation
IPA/solybl/
Meaning
- adjectivesoluble
Example
Le sel est soluble dans l'eau.
The salt is soluble in water.
More examples
Cette poudre est peu soluble dans l'eau froide.
This powder is not very soluble in cold water.
Core concept
A solid or liquid blending into water until it is no longer visibly separate.
Common phrases
peu soluble
not very soluble
soluble dans l'eau froide
soluble in cold water
Definition in French
Qui peut se dissoudre dans l'eau.
Word origin
The adjective soluble developed from Latin solubilis, built from solvere and expressing the ability to dissolve.
Usage tips
- Soluble is pronounced with a French u and a silent final e, approximately /sɔ.lybl/.
Other meanings
- solvableadjective
Opposites
- insolubleinsolubleadjective