insoluble
adjective
in·sol·u·ble
(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-yə-bəl 
: not soluble: such as
a
: incapable of being dissolved in a liquid and especially water
also
: soluble only with difficulty or to a slight degree
b
: having or admitting of no solution or explanation
an insoluble problem
c
archaic
: indissoluble
insoluble
noun
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Examples of insoluble in a Sentence
a substance insoluble in water
the seemingly insoluble mystery concerning the identity of the people who built these ancient structures
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Anna Meyer, Cpt, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
The legumes contain both kinds of fiber—soluble and insoluble.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Soluble fiber supports a healthy gut microbiome, and insoluble fiber helps maintain regular bowel movements.
—Anna Meyer, Cpt, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Because cannabis is insoluble in water, it is made through new emulsification technologies that allows cannabis to be effectively mixed with liquid.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insoluble
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insoluble
adjective
in·sol·u·ble
(ˈ)in-ˈsäl-yə-bəl
1
: impossible to solve
an insoluble problem
2
: impossible or difficult to dissolve
a substance insoluble in water
Medical Definition
insoluble
adjective
in·sol·u·ble
(ˈ)in-ˈsäl-yə-bəl
: incapable of being dissolved in a liquid
also
: soluble only with difficulty or to a slight degree
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