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soluble

sol·u·ble [ sóllyəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. dissolving: able to be dissolved in another substance. The level of solubility often varies with temperature. ( often used in combination )
water-soluble

2. designed to dissolve: designed to be dissolved in water

3. capable of being solved: able to be solved or answered

[14th century. Via French< late Latin solubilis< solvere "loosen, dissolve"]

sol·u·bly adverb
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