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Definition of solubility

solubility

/ˌsɑːl.jəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
sol · u · bil · i · ty
Adverb:solubly
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Plural:solubilities
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Adjective:soluble
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solubility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The chemical property or degree to which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance can dissolve in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution.

Example

"Increasing the temperature of the water significantly raised the solubility of the sugar."

2

The quality or state of a problem, puzzle, or mystery being capable of being solved or explained.

Example

"Mathematicians debated the solubility of the complex algebraic equation for decades."

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• Rhymes for solubility

• Nearby Words

solomons
solopreneur
solstice
solubility
soluble
solute
solution

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin solubilitatem ('capability of being dissolved or loosened'), derived from Latin solubilis, from solvere ('to loosen, untie, or dissolve').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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