Water Soluble
/ˈwɔː.tər ˈsɒl.juː.bəl/noun
Capable of being dissolved in water.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, substances that dissolve in water were often believed to have transformative powers, symbolizing purification and rebirth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
solubilis
“Capable of being dissolved, especially in water.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
solvere
“To loosen, untie, or dissolve.”
Old French
Old French
soluble
“Dissolvable; able to be resolved.”
Middle English
Middle English
soluble
“Having the capacity to dissolve; related to solutions.”
Modern English
Modern English
water soluble
“Describes substances that dissolve in water, merging chemistry with everyday life.”