Soluble vs. Insoluble

Soluble vs. Insoluble — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble

Solubleadjective

Capable of being dissolved, especially easily dissolved

soluble fats.

Insolubleadjective

That cannot be dissolved

insoluble matter.

Solubleadjective

Possible to solve or explain

soluble mysteries.

Insolubleadjective

Difficult or impossible to solve or explain; insolvable

insoluble riddles.

Solubleadjective

Able to be dissolved.

Sugar is soluble in water.

Insolubleadjective

That cannot be dissolved.

Solubleadjective

Able to be solved or explained.

That mystery should be easily soluble.

Insolubleadjective

That cannot be solved; unsolvable; insolvable.

Solubleadjective

(of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water)

Insolubleadjective

That cannot be explained; mysterious or inexplicable.

Solubleadjective

susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained;

the puzzle is soluble

Insolubleadjective

That cannot be broken down or dispersed.

Insolublenoun

Any substance that cannot be dissolved.

Insolubleadjective

(of a substance) not easily dissolved

Insolubleadjective

admitting of no solution or explanation;

an insoluble doubt

Insolubleadjective

without hope of solution;

an insoluble problem