insoluble

[ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl]

insoluble Definition

  • 1impossible to solve or explain
  • 2not able to be dissolved in a liquid

Using insoluble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insoluble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The problem seemed insoluble, but she kept trying.

  • Example

    The substance is insoluble in water.

  • Example

    The mystery remained insoluble for years.

insoluble Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for insoluble

Phrases with insoluble

  • a type of dietary fiber that does not dissolve in water and helps regulate digestion

    Example

    Eating foods high in insoluble fiber can help prevent constipation.

  • a salt that does not dissolve in water

    Example

    Calcium carbonate is an insoluble salt.

  • a problem that cannot be solved

    Example

    The issue of climate change is an insoluble problem without global cooperation.

Origins of insoluble

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'solubilis' meaning 'able to be loosened'

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Summary: insoluble in Brief

The term 'insoluble' [ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl] refers to something that is impossible to solve or explain, or something that cannot be dissolved in a liquid. Examples include 'The problem seemed insoluble, but she kept trying.' and 'The substance is insoluble in water.' 'Insoluble' also extends into phrases like 'insoluble fiber,' which is a type of dietary fiber that does not dissolve in water and helps regulate digestion.

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