soluble
adjective
sol·u·ble
ˈsäl-yə-bəl 
1
: susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
2
: subject to being solved or explained
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Soluble looks like a word that should be confined to chemistry labs, though it's often used by nonchemists as well to describe substances that can be dissolved in liquids. On the other hand, the sense of soluble meaning "solvable" is also quite common. In this sense, soluble, like its opposite, insoluble, is usually paired with problem. If only all life's problems were soluble by stirring them in a container filled with water.
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Sugar is soluble in water.
one murder case that proved to be soluble after all
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In a meta-analysis, researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who supplemented with soluble fiber reduced:5
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Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, soluble fiber—found in some grains, legumes, seeds, and various vegetables—can slow down digestion.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
The soluble fiber in beans can improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and gut health, says Elaine Hon, RD, a registered dietitian in the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care program in Palo Alto, California.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, that’s why cold brewing requires hours as opposed to minutes; steeping grounds in cold water is a more gentle, and more lengthy, approach to extracting coffee beans’ soluble compounds.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
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Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, soluble fiber—found in some grains, legumes, seeds, and various vegetables—can slow down digestion.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
The soluble fiber in beans can improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and gut health, says Elaine Hon, RD, a registered dietitian in the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care program in Palo Alto, California.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, that’s why cold brewing requires hours as opposed to minutes; steeping grounds in cold water is a more gentle, and more lengthy, approach to extracting coffee beans’ soluble compounds.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Soluble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soluble. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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soluble
adjective
sol·u·ble
ˈsäl-yə-bəl
1
: capable of being dissolved in a liquid
sugar is soluble in water
2
: capable of being solved or explained : solvable
a soluble problem
Medical Definition
soluble
adjective
sol·u·ble
ˈsäl-yə-bəl
1
: susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a fluid
2
: capable of being emulsified
a soluble oil
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