solubilize

American  

[sol-yuh-buh-lahyz] / ˈsɒl yə bəˌlaɪz /

especially British, solubilise

verb (used with object)

Chemistry.

solubilized, solubilizing

1. to make soluble, or to increase solubility.

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solubilize British  

/ ˈsɒljʊbɪˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become soluble, as in the addition of detergents to fats to make them dissolve in water

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Other Word Forms

• solubilization noun

Etymology

Origin of solubilize

1925–30; soluble + -ize, with -i- inserted as in solubility

Example Sentences

It is unclear to us why these investigators chose to first solubilize the drug, which differs from the formulation employed by Cramer . and alters its known pharmacokinetic properties.

From Science Magazine

We’re trying to solubilize chemo and then deliver it with efficacy where we want it.”

From Forbes