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dissolvable

/dɪˈzɑːl.və.bəl/
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• adjective

1

Capable of being dissolved, absorbed, or broken down, especially in a liquid or within the body.

Example

"The surgeon closed the incision with dissolvable sutures so the patient would not need a follow-up visit to have them removed."

2

Capable of being legally terminated, annulled, or brought to an end, such as a contract, partnership, or assembly.

Example

"Under the terms of the charter, the committee is dissolvable by a two-thirds vote of the board."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'soluble' is preferred in formal chemistry and scientific contexts, 'dissolvable' is widely used in everyday and medical contexts, such as describing dissolvable stitches or tablets.

• Rhymes for dissolvable

• Nearby Words

dissociate
dissociation
dissolution
dissolvable
dissolve
dissolvent
dissonance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'dissolve' (from Latin dissolvere, meaning 'to loosen apart') plus the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dissolvable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dissolvable
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