What is the opposite of “dispersible”?

What is the antonym of “dispersible”?

The antonyms of dispersible are insoluble and undispersible. These antonyms describe substances that cannot be easily dissolved or dispersed in a liquid.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

insoluble

Incapable of being dissolved in a liquid.

Example

Oil is insoluble in water.

undispersible

Not capable of being evenly distributed in a liquid.

Example

The powder was undispersible in the liquid, leaving clumps at the bottom of the glass.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Insoluble describes a substance that cannot be dissolved in a liquid, while undispersible refers to a substance that cannot be evenly distributed in a liquid.
• 2. Insoluble is a complete opposite of soluble, while undispersible is a gradable antonym of dispersible.

Good things to know

• 1. Science: Use these antonyms when discussing solubility and dispersion of substances in liquids.
• 2. Cooking: Use insoluble to describe ingredients that do not dissolve in liquids, such as oil and butter.
• 3. Pharmacy: Use undispersible to describe medications that do not mix well with liquids and form clumps or sediment.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of dispersible are insoluble and undispersible. Insoluble describes a substance that cannot be dissolved in a liquid, while undispersible refers to a substance that cannot be evenly distributed in a liquid. These antonyms can be used in science, cooking, and pharmacy contexts.