water-soluble
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of water-soluble
First recorded in 1920–25
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This is possible due to specially designed water-soluble monomers developed by the researchers.
From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025
"The problem is our bodies have a hard time absorbing these nutrients because they are fat-soluble rather than water-soluble."
From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025
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’s worth noting that cooking fruit can lead to some nutrient loss, particularly water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and certain B vitamins, which are sensitive to heat.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025
OSBORNE, T. B., AND WAKEMAN, A.: Extraction and concentration of the water-soluble vitamine from brewer's yeast.
From The Vitamine Manual by Eddy, Walter H.
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