Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
water-soluble
adjective
ˈwɔːtərˌsɒljʊbəl
Definition
Able to be dissolved in water.
Examples
- Salt is water-soluble and easily dissolves when mixed with water.
- Many vitamins, such as vitamin C, are water-soluble and are excreted in urine if not used by the body.
Meaning
Describing substances that can mix with or dissolve in water to form a solution.
Synonyms
- dissoluble
- soluble in water
