What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “nondissolving”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “nondissolving”

The antonyms of nondissolving are soluble and dissolvable. These words describe the ability of a substance to dissolve or not dissolve in a liquid.

Explore all Antonyms of “nondissolving”

• soluble
• dissolvable

Definitions and Examples of soluble, dissolvable

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

soluble

Capable of being dissolved in a liquid.

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

dissolvable

Able to be dissolved in a liquid.

Example

The pill is dissolvable in water.

Key Differences: soluble vs dissolvable

• 1. Soluble describes a substance that can be dissolved in a liquid, while dissolvable refers to a substance that is able to be dissolved in a liquid.
• 2. Soluble is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of nondissolving, while dissolvable is a gradable antonym, meaning it is the opposite of indissoluble.

Effective Usage of soluble, dissolvable

• 1. Science: Use these words to describe the properties of substances in chemistry and biology.
• 2. Cooking: Use soluble to describe ingredients that dissolve in liquids, such as sugar or salt.
• 3. Product Labels: Use dissolvable to describe products that dissolve in water, such as cleaning tablets or medicine.

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Remember this!

The antonyms soluble and dissolvable describe the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid. Soluble is a complementary antonym, while dissolvable is a gradable antonym. Use these words in science, cooking, and product labels to describe the properties of substances.