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sol⋅u⋅ble

[sol-yuh-buhl]
–adjective
1. capable of being dissolved or liquefied: a soluble powder.
2. capable of being solved or explained: a soluble problem.
–noun
3. something soluble.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME < LL solūbilis, equiv. to L solū-, var. s. of solvere to loosen, dissolve + -bilis -ble


sol⋅u⋅ble⋅ness, noun
sol⋅u⋅bly, adverb
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Word Origin & History

soluble 
1373, "capable of being dissolved," from M.Fr. soluble, from L.L. solubilis "that may be loosened or dissolved," from stem of L. solvere "loosen, dissolve" (see solve). Meaning "capable of being solved" is attested from 1705.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: sol·u·ble
Pronunciation: 'säl-y&-b&l
Function: adjective
1 : susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in afluid
2 : capable of being emulsified soluble oil>
Medical Dictionary

soluble sol·u·ble (sŏl'yə-bəl)
adj.
Capable of being dissolved, especially easily dissolved.

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Science Dictionary
soluble   (sŏl'yə-bəl)  Pronunciation Key 
Capable of being dissolved. Salt, for example, is soluble in water.
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