solubility

[/ˌsɒl.juˈbɪl.ə.ti/]
nounfemininepl: solubilities
solubilidade
1. The quality or state of being soluble; the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, typically measured as the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specified temperature
The solubility of salt in water increases with temperature.
A solubilidade do sal em água aumenta com a temperatura.
2. In chemistry, the concentration of a dissolved substance in a saturated solution
Scientists tested the solubility of the new compound in different solvents.
Os cientistas testaram a solubilidade do novo composto em diferentes solventes.
3. The capacity or tendency of something to be solved or resolved
The solubility of the problem depends on available resources.
A solubilidade do problema depende dos recursos disponíveis.
Solubility is a fundamental concept in chemistry taught in schools and universities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian scientific communities, the term 'solubilidade' is standardized and used consistently in academic publications, laboratory reports, and industrial applications, particularly in pharmaceutical, food processing, and chemical manufacturing sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dissolvabilitydissolvencydissolubility
Antonyms / Antônimos
insolubilityindissolvability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
solubilidade
Standard term used in academic and scientific contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
solubilidade
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
solubilidade
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in industrial and pharmaceutical sectors
Portugal
solubilidade
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; standard scientific terminology

Related Words

solubledissolvesolventsolutionsaturationmiscibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

test the solubility of something - to determine whether something can be dissolved or resolved
push the limits of solubility - to try to dissolve something at the maximum possible extent
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