Insolubility

Definition

noun

The quality of being insoluble.

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Examples of instances where there is insolubility are oil in water, and urea, a polar solute, in a non-polar solvent such as benzene.

Word origin: insolubilis : in-, not + solvere, to loosen.

Related forms: insoluble (adjective).

Compare: solubility.

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It carries disaccharides, correct? It doesn't carry polysaccharides (starches) due to this insolubility, right?

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by b_d_41501: Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:54 pm; Forum: Botany Discussion; Topic: Phloem; Replies: 9; Views: 2485

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