soluble
Translation
soluble, dissolvable, solvable
Examples
Salt is soluble in water.
Salt is soluble in water.
This is a soluble problem.
This is a solvable problem.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) able to be dissolved in (sth.) Salt is soluble in water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dissolvable, resolvable; Antonyms: insoluble
Etymology
From Latin 'solubilis' (that may be loosened), from 'solvere' (to loosen, dissolve).
Memory Tips
Think of 'solution'. If something is 'soluble', it can be dissolved to form a 'solution'.