insolubilize

[ in-sol-yuh-buh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, in·sol·u·bil·ized, in·sol·u·bil·iz·ing.

1. to make incapable of dissolving:

   a resin insolubilized by heat.

Other Words From

• in·solu·bi·li·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insolubilize¹

1895–1900; < Latin insolūbil ( is ) insoluble + -ize

Example Sentences

Many reactive substances are ruled out simply because they either insolubilize the gelatine or weaken the gel it makes.

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