water-insoluble

Adjective Satellite

Meaning

not soluble in water

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hydrophobic hydrothermal hydrogenated non-water-soluble

Examples

One extensively studied detoxification reaction is carried out by the cytochrome P450 family of enzymes, which catalyze water-insoluble drugs or metabolites that would otherwise accumulate to toxic levels in cell membrane. Source: Internet

Dextrin functions by increasing the solubility of water-insoluble compounds. Source: Internet

MoldX® P18 by Huber Engineered Materials is a water-insoluble alumina trihydrate grade (99.6% content). Source: Internet

THERMOLAST® K TF4FMS is a natural colored (can be easily colored as well), water-insoluble, halogen-free TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) grade present as firm elastic granules. Source: Internet

The most important nitrogenous excretion product is the water-insoluble uric acid ; this can be excreted in solid state, with very little water. Source: Internet

THERMOLAST® K TC3SCE is a natural colored (easy to color), water-insoluble TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) grade present as firm elastic granules. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

water-hugging water-immiscible water-ink printing water-intensive water-jet loom water-laid