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, fat-soluble vitamin, fatstock, fat-tailed sheep, fat tax, fatted calf
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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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Medical definitions for fat-soluble
fat-soluble
adj.
Soluble in fats or fat solvents.
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