non-water-soluble

Thân thiện

The scientist observes the non-water-soluble powder floating on the water's surface.

Definition

1. 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)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not soluble in water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• water-insoluble