Definition

Able to be dissolved in a liquid or broken down into smaller parts.

Example

Some substances are dissoluble in water, making them easy to mix.

Conversation

Did you know that some pollutants are dissoluble in water?

Really? I didn't know that could happen.

Yeah, it’s interesting how they can be brought back to the earth as rain.

That makes sense! It’s amazing how nature works like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissoluble → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "solubilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be loosened or dissolved). The word "dissoluble" means capable of being dissolved or broken apart.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'loosened' or 'broken apart' — 'dis-' means apart, and 'solubilis' relates to dissolving.

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