fat-soluble

[ fat-sol-yuh-buhl ]

/ ˈfætˌsɒl yə bəl /

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adjective Chemistry.

soluble in oils or fats.

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Origin of fat-soluble

First recorded in 1920–25

Words nearby fat-soluble

fats, Fatshan, fatshedera, fatsia, fatso, fat-soluble, fatstock, fat-tailed sheep, fat tax, fatted calf, fatted calf, kill the

How to use fat-soluble in a sentence

Since THC is fat soluble, it stays in the system much longer than alcohol.
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This appears to contain paraffin, beeswax, a fat-soluble red dye and considerable rosin.
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The following diagram shows the effect of adding fat soluble “A” to the diet which was adequate in other respects.
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These vegetables are not only prized for their mineral content but furnish a recognized source of the fat soluble vitamine, “A.”
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The fat-soluble vitamine has been termed by some the growth vitamine.
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If the bean is sprouted, a large amount of this fat-soluble vitamine is produced by the plant itself.
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British Dictionary definitions for fat-soluble

fat-soluble

adjective

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

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