fat-soluble
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of fat-soluble
First recorded in 1920–25
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Vocabulary lists containing fat-soluble
Nutrition - Middle School
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"The problem is our bodies have a hard time absorbing these nutrients because they are fat-soluble rather than water-soluble."
From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025
Vitamin K, a fat-soluble nutrient best known for its role in blood clotting and bone health, has recently attracted attention for its influence on brain cell development and protection.
From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025
That fat-soluble substance became known as Vitamin “A” for “accessory.”
From National Geographic • Nov. 9, 2023
It may also reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as E, D and K as well as beta carotene.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023
It is important to remember, therefore, that the fat-soluble insecticides become stored in individual cells, where they are in position to interfere with the most vital and necessary functions of oxidation and energy production.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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