1. the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid
Usage: chemistry
2. the maximum amount of a substance that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The solubility of salt in water is very high.
• Sugar has greater solubility in hot water than in cold water.
• The chemist tested the solubility of various compounds.
• Oil has low solubility in water.
• Temperature affects the solubility of most substances.
• The drug’s poor solubility made it difficult to absorb.