Adjective : insoluble salts. ,an insoluble problem. From Dictionary.com.
Rather we should enjoy them, even revel in their insolubility. From Wordnik.com. [Clay Farris Naff: Is Religion Good for Us? Former Dawkins Acolyte Now Says Yes!] Reference
So right at the heart of the disease is the insolubility of proteins in old age. From Wordnik.com. [Connecting the Pieces of the Alzheimer's Puzzle] Reference
Theoretical Daoism focused on the insolubility of this ru-moConfucian-Mohist debate. From Wordnik.com. [Taoism] Reference
The insolubility of starch in cold liquids may be effectively reviewed at this part of the lesson. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Management] Reference
There is a large amount of protein in tea, but it is of no food value, because of its insolubility. From Wordnik.com. [Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value] Reference
Because of its insolubility, chocolate should be blended as thoroughly as possible with other materials. From Wordnik.com. [School and Home Cooking] Reference
It should also be remembered that its physical appearance may not reveal some problems such as insolubility. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 5] Reference
Tartrate of lime, in spite of its insolubility in waters is capable of complete fermentation in a mineral medium. From Wordnik.com. [The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology)] Reference
The dark coloured phlobaphenes present, on account of their insolubility, will have no influence on the colour of the leather. From Wordnik.com. [Synthetic Tannins] Reference
Water-glass soaps are easily recognized by their insolubility in moderately strong alcohol, the water-glass remaining behind in a gelatinous form. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 392, July 7, 1883] Reference
He pointed out, further, that the comparative insolubility of humus in water, or even in alkaline solutions, told against its acceptance as correct. From Wordnik.com. [Manures and the principles of manuring] Reference
This is, of course, used where high temperatures are to be employed, and also in certain cases where its comparative insolubility in water is of importance. From Wordnik.com. [On Laboratory Arts] Reference
The most general proof of this result, which goes by the name of the “insolubility theorem” for quantum measurement, has been given recently by Bassi and Ghirardi. From Wordnik.com. [Measurement in Quantum Theory] Reference
There are old picture varnishes, copal, oil varnish and even mastic, which can harden into near insolubility and become very very difficult to remove from paint surfaces. From Wordnik.com. ['Crimes Against the Cubists': An Exchange] Reference
In the older processes this is deposited as a film of chloride of silver around the fine gold grains, and from its insolubility in water prevents the absorption of the gold. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887] Reference
The older one first recognised the insolubility of the problem. From Wordnik.com. [Somehow Good] Reference
It is separated from alumina by taking advantage of its insolubility in potassic hydrate. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.] Reference
Rosalind was shirking a problem she dared not face from a cowardly conviction of its insolubility. From Wordnik.com. [Somehow Good] Reference
The insolubility of the Big Bow Mystery teased the acutest minds in Europe and the civilized world. From Wordnik.com. [The Big Bow Mystery] Reference
The insolubility of the Big Bow Mystery teased the acutest minds in Europe and the civilised world. From Wordnik.com. [The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes] Reference
Platinum is detected when in the metallic state by its physical characters and insolubility in acids. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.] Reference
It is soluble in hot water, being distinct from both gum and starch by its insolubility in cold water. From Wordnik.com. [Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs] Reference
Issues surrounding water insolubility can postpone, or completely derail, important new drug development. From Wordnik.com. [AvaxHome RSS:] Reference
So it isn't washed away but on the other hand its insolubility makes it available to plants only with difficulty. From Wordnik.com. [Grist - the Latest from Grist] Reference
The viral toxin of cant is insolubility and futility, but the problems are easily solved and efforts are not futile. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
They differ from gold, platinum, and iridium by the insolubility of their sulphides in a solution of sodium sulphide. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.] Reference
~ -- Tin ore is detected by its insolubility in acids, high specific gravity, and characteristic appearance in water. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.] Reference
The enigmatic crocuta has a few acquaintance to say sparingly the insolubility of minipress and its chilean treadwheel. From Wordnik.com. [Rational Review] Reference
The speed with which the reaction goes on (even in the cold) and the insolubility of hydrogen renders this method of assay. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.] Reference
Antimony produces a similar effect, but is distinguished by the insolubility of its deposit in a cold solution of bleaching-powder. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.] Reference
The findings indicate that widespread protein insolubility and aggregation is an inherent part of aging and that it may influence both lifespan and neurodegenerative disease, said. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
“Ethics is losing its interest for me rather, as the insolubility of its fundamental problem is impressed on me. From Wordnik.com. [Henry Sidgwick] Reference
"Every day I live the more insoluble everything seems and the more convinced I am of the insolubility of everything. From Wordnik.com. [Nelka Mrs. Helen de Smirnoff Moukhanoff, 1878-1963, a Biographical Sketch] Reference
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