in·sol·u·ble ( n-s l y -bl)adj. 1. That cannot be dissolved: insoluble matter. 2. Difficult or impossible to solve or explain; insolvable: insoluble riddles. [Middle English insolible, from Latin  nsol bilis : in-, not; see in-1 + solvere, to loosen; see soluble.]in·sol  u·bili·ty, in·solu·ble·ness n.in·sol u·ble n.in·sol u·bly adv. |
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| Noun | 1. | insolubility - the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it impossible to solve property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" solvability, solubility - the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve |
| 2. | insolubility - the quality of being insoluble and difficult to dissolve in liquid quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare solubility - the quality of being soluble and easily dissolved in liquid |
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insolubility
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(of substance) → Unlöslichkeit f
(of problem) → Unlösbarkeit f
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