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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.

How do native speakers use this expression?

Gluten

is

an

insoluble

protein

composite

made

up

of

two

proteins

named

gliadin

and

glutenin.