solubility

American  

[sol-yuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌsɒl yəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the quality or property of being soluble; relative capability of being dissolved.

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Other Word Forms

• intersolubility noun

Etymology

Origin of solubility

First recorded in 1670–80; soluble + -ity

Example Sentences

"There is still some time to go through," Glytsou said, noting that a third generation of compounds may be needed to improve solubility and other drug properties.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

In our testing, we’ve found it capable of wide-ranging conversations about classical architecture, campground amenities, the solubility of selenium—you know, typical Friday night banter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

The solvent extracts most of the caffeine and other chemical compounds with a similar solubility to caffeine from the coffee beans.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2024

"We were able to parameterize the solubility as a function of temperature and pressure, in a practical way that hadn't been done before," Fisher said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

One of a class of compounds, generally but not always distinguished by their sour taste, solubility in water, and reddening of vegetable blue or violet colors.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah