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water-soluble
[ waw-ter-sol-yuh-buhl, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌsɒl yə bəl, ˈwɒt ər- /
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adjective
capable of dissolving in water.
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Origin of water-soluble
First recorded in 1920–25
Words nearby water-soluble
water snail, water snake, water-soak, water softener, water soldier, water-soluble, water spaniel, water spider, water splash, watersport, water sports
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