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SOLUBLE

s-o-l-u-b-l-e

Adjective
Science Term
7 Letters
Chemistry
Dissolves
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Quick Definition

SOLUBLE means able to be dissolved, especially in water. In chemistry, it describes substances that can form a solution. As a 7-letter word, it's perfect for earning the 50-point bingo bonus!

Scrabble Points

9

Points in Scrabble

Base tile values • No multipliers applied

Definition & Meaning

SOLUBLE is a scientific term with important applications:

1

Chemical Property

Able to be dissolved in a liquid, forming a homogeneous solution. Sugar is soluble in water, while sand is not.

2

Types of Solubility

Water-soluble (hydrophilic) vs. fat-soluble (lipophilic). Vitamins C and B are water-soluble; vitamins A, D, E, K are fat-soluble.

3

Problem Solving

Figuratively means "able to be solved." A soluble problem has a solution!

Etymology & Origin

The word SOLUBLE has Latin roots reflecting its scientific nature:

Latin
solvere - "to loosen, dissolve"
Latin
solubilis - "that may be loosened"
French
soluble - "dissolvable"
1672
First recorded use in English chemistry
Modern
Used in chemistry, medicine, and metaphorically

Related words: Solution, solve, dissolve, solvent, insoluble - all share the Latin root "solvere"!

SOLUBLE in Science

Solubility Examples

Common soluble and insoluble substances

Soluble in Water

• Salt (sodium chloride)

• Sugar (sucrose)

• Alcohol (ethanol)

• Baking soda

Insoluble in Water

• Oil and fats

• Sand

• Plastic

• Wax

Factors Affecting Solubility

What makes things dissolve better

🌡️ Temperature
🌀 Stirring/Agitation
🧪 Particle size
🎯 Pressure (for gases)
🧩 pH levels
⚗️ Solvent type

Did You Know?

🧪SOLUBLE has the exact anagram LOBULES (small lobes) - both valid bingo words!

🌊The ocean contains about 35 grams of dissolved salts per liter - that's solubility in action!

🎯The B (3pts) in SOLUBLE provides good scoring leverage for a common science word

Instant coffee is soluble coffee - it dissolves completely in hot water!

Usage Examples

"My chemistry background paid off - SOLUBLE for a perfect bingo!"

- Science vocabulary advantage

"I remembered SOLUBLE and LOBULES are anagrams - had both options ready."

- Anagram strategy

"The B on a triple letter score made SOLUBLE worth 65 points with the bingo!"

- Premium placement

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Letter Analysis

Letter Distribution

S (1 pts)
1x
O (1 pts)
1x
L (1 pts)
2x
U (1 pts)
1x
B (3 pts)
1x
E (1 pts)
1x

Total base points: 9 (Scrabble)

Vowels: 3 | Consonants: 4

Bingo potential: 59+ points!

Visual Letter Breakdown

SOLUBLE
3pts 1pt BINGO!

Letter Patterns

Pattern:C-V-C-V-C-C-V
Double L:Positions 3 & 6
Science suffix:-UBLE ending

Strategic Value

Science word
Has anagram

SOLUBLE/LOBULES pair gives you flexibility. The -UBLE ending is common in scientific terms.

Word Game Strategy

Maximizing SOLUBLE Points

1

Anagram Flexibility

SOLUBLE ↔ LOBULES gives you two scientific bingo options!

2

B Bonus Placement

The B (3pts) on a triple letter = 9 points to boost your bingo

3

Science Vocabulary Edge

Chemistry and biology terms are goldmines for Scrabble players

4

-UBLE Ending Pattern

Learn other -UBLE words: VOLUBLE, DOUBLE, TROUBLE for similar plays

Anagrams of SOLUBLE

SOLUBLE has one perfect anagram - another scientific 7-letter word!

SOLUBLE

Dissolvable

LOBULES

Small lobes

Valuable shorter words from SOLUBLE:

BOULES (8pts)
BLOUSE (8pts)
BLUES (7pts)
BELLS (7pts)
BULLS (7pts)
LOBES (7pts)
LOUSE (5pts)
SOUL (4pts)
SELL (4pts)
BELL (6pts)
BULL (6pts)
BLUE (6pts)
SLOB (6pts)
LOBE (6pts)
LOSE (4pts)
SOLE (4pts)
BUS (5pts)
SUB (5pts)
SOB (5pts)
USE (3pts)

Pro tip: BLOUSE is the best 6-letter play from these tiles!

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