water-soluble
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of water-soluble
First recorded in 1920–25
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The water-soluble, FDA-approved dye used by UltraGreen.ai for fluorescence imaging is considered a generic drug and falls under the current exemption, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Known for their antioxidant properties, they are water-soluble, meaning they are quickly metabolized and therefore unlikely to leave a mark on the skin.
From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025
It encapsulates the bromide ions while allowing them to remain water-soluble, and since the resulting complex is now larger, they can't pass through the membrane.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024
Butylated hydroxyanisole is a synthetic food antioxidant, while dipotassium phosphate is a water-soluble compound used in both foods and fertilizers.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
MILLER, E. W.: The effect of cooking on the water-soluble vitamine in carrots and navy beans.
From The Vitamine Manual by Eddy, Walter H.
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