Water-soluble
Water-soluble
Water-soluble (/ˈwɔːtər ˈsɒljʊbəl/) refers to a substance that can be dissolved in water. The term is often used in chemistry to describe the solubility of a substance in water.
Etymology
The term "water-soluble" is derived from the English words "water" and "soluble". "Water" comes from the Old English "wæter", of Germanic origin; related to Dutch "water" and German "Wasser". "Soluble" comes from the late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin "solubilis", from "solvere" 'loosen'.
Related Terms
- Solvent: A substance, usually a liquid, capable of dissolving another substance.
- Solubility: The property of a solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical substance called solute to dissolve in a solid, liquid, or gaseous solvent.
- Hydrophilic: Having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wetted by water.
- Hydrophobic: Tending to repel or fail to mix with water.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Water-soluble
- Wikipedia's article - Water-soluble
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