soluble
UK/'sɒljʊb(ə)l/US/'sɒljubl/
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Definitions
adj.
Able to be dissolved, especially in water
可溶解的，可溶的
adj.
(formal) able to be solved
（正式）可解决的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsolu- (loosen) + -ble (able to be) = able to be loosened apart, i.e. able to dissolve. The 'solvable' sense (a soluble problem) is rarer and more formal.
Root solv still carries 42 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.soluble in water溶于水
- 2.water-soluble水溶性的
- 3.highly soluble高度可溶的
- 4.soluble fiber可溶性膳食纤维
Example Sentences
- 1.
These vitamins are soluble in water and easily absorbed.
- 2.
Sugar is highly soluble; sand is not.