verb
- to make insoluble or unable to dissolve
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The chemical reaction will insolubilize the protein in the solution.
- Heat can insolubilize certain compounds that were previously dissolved.
- The researcher used a reagent to insolubilize the target molecule.
- Adding salt may insolubilize some organic materials.
- The process aims to insolubilize waste products for easier removal.
- pH changes can insolubilize various substances in the mixture.