Insoluble
Insoluble
Insoluble (/ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl/) is a term used in chemistry to describe a substance that cannot be dissolved in a particular solvent. The term originates from the Latin insolubilis, which means "that cannot be loosened".
Definition
In the field of chemistry, a substance is said to be insoluble if it does not dissolve in a particular solvent to any significant extent. This is in contrast to substances that are soluble, which readily dissolve in a solvent. The degree of solubility can vary widely, from highly soluble substances like sodium chloride (table salt) in water, to substances that are virtually insoluble, like gold in water.
Related Terms
- Solvent: A substance, usually a liquid, capable of dissolving another substance.
- Soluble: A substance that can be dissolved in a solvent.
- Solution: A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.
- Solute: The component in a solution that is dissolved in the solvent.
- Precipitate: An insoluble solid that emerges from a liquid solution.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Insoluble
- Wikipedia's article - Insoluble
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