non-water-soluble
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not soluble in water: Describes a substance that cannot be dissolved in water. It does not form a homogeneous mixture when added to water.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Oil is a non-water-soluble liquid.
- This non-water-soluble coating protects the metal from rust.
- The mineral deposits are non-water-soluble and require a special solvent to clean.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Technical Context: The term is often used in chemistry, pharmacology, and materials science to describe the properties of compounds, coatings, or impurities.
- The active ingredient is non-water-soluble, so the medication is delivered in an oil-based capsule.
Variants and Related Words
- Insoluble (adj): Often used synonymously, especially in scientific contexts. ("The compound is insoluble in water.")
- Hydrophobic (adj): Technically means "water-repelling," which is a related but sometimes distinct property from being non-water-soluble.
- Water-insoluble (adj): A hyphenated variant with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Water-insoluble
- Insoluble (in water)
Antonyms
- Water-soluble
- Soluble (in water)
- Hydrophilic (adj: having an affinity for water; often soluble)
Adjective
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not soluble in water
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