sol·u·bil·i·ty (s l y -b l -t )n. pl. sol·u·bil·i·ties 1. The quality or condition of being soluble. 2. The amount of a substance that can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent. |
solubility [ˌsɒljʊˈbɪlɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. (Chemistry) the ability of a substance to dissolve; the quality of being soluble
2. (Chemistry) a measure of this ability for a particular substance in a particular solvent, equal to the quantity of substance dissolving in a fixed quantity of solvent to form a saturated solution under specified temperature and pressure. It is expressed in grams per cubic decametre, grams per hundred grams of solvent, moles per mole, etc.
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| Noun | 1. | solubility - the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution) definite quantity - a specific measure of amount solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" |
| 2. | solubility - the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" insolubility, unsolvability - the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it impossible to solve | |
| 3. | solubility - the quality of being soluble and easily dissolved in liquid quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare insolubility - the quality of being insoluble and difficult to dissolve in liquid |
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