insoluble
UK/ɪn'sɒljʊb(ə)l/US/in'sɒljubl/
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Definitions
adj.
Unable to be dissolved in a liquid
不溶解的，不可溶的
adj.
(of a problem) impossible to solve
（问题）无法解决的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin- (not) + soluble = not able to be dissolved (or solved). Mirrors soluble's two senses.
Root solv still carries 42 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.insoluble in water不溶于水
- 2.insoluble problem无法解决的问题
- 3.insoluble compound不溶性化合物
Example Sentences
- 1.
The compound is insoluble in water but dissolves in oil.
- 2.
They faced a seemingly insoluble dilemma.