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non-solubility

|non-sol-u-bil-i-ty|

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/nɒnˌsɒl.jəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

inability to dissolve

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-solubility' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'solubilitas,' where 'solvere' meant 'to loosen or dissolve.' The prefix 'non-' indicates negation.

Historical Evolution

'solubilitas' transformed into the English word 'solubility,' and with the addition of the prefix 'non-,' it became 'non-solubility.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the ability to be dissolved,' but with the prefix 'non-,' it evolved into its current meaning of 'the inability to be dissolved.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being non-soluble; the inability to dissolve in a liquid.

The non-solubility of the compound made it difficult to mix with water.

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Last updated: 2025/06/19 22:52