soluble

• Bezeichnet einen Stoff, der sich in einer Flüssigkeit, besonders in Wasser, auflösen lässt. Im weiteren Sinne bedeutet es auch 'lösbar' oder 'auflösbar', etwa für Probleme oder Verträge.

Describes a substance that can be dissolved in a liquid, especially water.

1. Capable of being dissolvedB2formalscientific

   Describes a substance that can be dissolved in a liquid, typically water.

   Löslich

   • Sugar is soluble in water.
   • This powder is highly soluble in hot liquids.
   • The chemist tested whether the compound was soluble in ethanol.

   Synonymedissolubledissolvableresolvable

   Antonymeindissolubleinsoluble

2. Capable of being solvedC1formal

   Describes a problem, question, or mystery that can be resolved or explained.

   Lösbar

   • The puzzle proved to be soluble after all.
   • The detective believed the case was soluble with more evidence.
   • Not all philosophical questions are easily soluble.

   Synonymeanswerabledecipherableexplainablefathomableresolvablesolvable

   Antonymeinsolubleunsolvable