C1adjectiveformalsciencehealth
US/ˈsɑːl.jə.bəl/
UK/ˈsɒl.jə.bəl/
able to be dissolved in a liquid, especially water
In context
Sugar is soluble in water, but sand is not.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that the body cannot store.
The tablet is soluble, so you can drink it in a glass of water.
Words that go with soluble
adjective + preposition
- soluble in waterThis salt is highly soluble in water.
adjective + noun
- water-soluble vitaminVitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that the body cannot store.
- fat-soluble vitaminsVitamins A and D are fat-soluble vitamins found in oily fish.
- soluble fiberOats contain soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol.
adverb + adjective
- highly solubleThe gas is highly soluble in cold liquids.
- readily solubleThe powder is readily soluble in hot water.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
soluble with waterCorrect: soluble in water