soluble

soluble

CEFR: C1-C2 /sol-u-ble/ [s.aa1.l.y.ah0.b.ah0.l]

If we want to use an adjective to describe a substance that can dissolve, we use the adjective soluble. Likewise, to describe a substance that cannot dissolve, we use the adjective insoluble. Here are example sentences:

Example Sentences:
Salt is soluble in water = Salt can dissolve in water.
Sand is insoluble in water = Sand cannot dissolve in water