HyperDic: solubility

English > 3 senses of the word solubility:
NOUNquantitysolubilitythe quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution)
attributesolubility, solvabilitythe property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve
attributesolubilitythe quality of being soluble and easily dissolved in liquid / liquid
English > solubility: 3 senses > noun 1, quantity
MeaningThe quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution).
CategorysolutionA homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
Broaderdefinite quantityA specific measure of amount
Spanishsolubilidad
Catalansolubilitat
Adjectivessoluble(of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water)
English > solubility: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve.
Synonymsolvability
BroaderpropertyA basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Oppositeunsolvability, insolubilityThe property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it impossible to solve
Spanishsolubilidad
Adjectivessolublesusceptible of solution or of being solved or explained
English > solubility: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being soluble and easily dissolved in liquid / liquid.
BroaderqualityAn essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
OppositeinsolubilityThe quality of being insoluble and difficult to dissolve in liquid / liquid
Spanishsolubilidad
Catalansolubilitat
Adjectivessoluble(of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water)

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