fat-soluble

[ fat-sol-yuh-buhl ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. soluble in oils or fats.

fat-soluble

adjective

1. soluble in nonpolar substances, such as ether, chloroform, and oils. Fat-soluble compounds are often insoluble in water

Word History and Origins

Origin of fat-soluble¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Since THC is fat soluble, it stays in the system much longer than alcohol.

From The Daily Beast

This appears to contain paraffin, beeswax, a fat-soluble red dye and considerable rosin.

From Project Gutenberg

The following diagram shows the effect of adding fat soluble “A” to the diet which was adequate in other respects.

From Project Gutenberg

These vegetables are not only prized for their mineral content but furnish a recognized source of the fat soluble vitamine, “A.”

From Project Gutenberg

The fat-soluble vitamine has been termed by some the growth vitamine.

From Project Gutenberg

If the bean is sprouted, a large amount of this fat-soluble vitamine is produced by the plant itself.

From Project Gutenberg