wasserunlöslich

water-insoluble

English translations

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    water-insoluble

Word details

German meaning
Ein Stoff, der sich nicht in Wasser auflösen lässt.
English meaning
Insoluble in water
Synonym
hydrophob
German example
Öl ist wasserunlöslich.
English example
Oil is insoluble in water.

Example sentences with “wasserunlöslich”

  1. Dieser Stoff ist wasserunlöslich. (This substance is water-insoluble.)

Frequently asked questions

Why the extra 'r'?

It is a compound of 'Wasser' and 'unlöslich'.