1. substances that can be dissolved in a liquid
Usage: plural form; often used in scientific or technical contexts

Examples

• The chemist separated the solubles from the mixture using water.
• Coffee contains various solubles that give it flavor and color.
• The lab tested which solubles could be extracted from the plant material.
• Water-solubles are easily absorbed by the body.
• The filter removed most solubles from the solution.
• Different solvents can extract different solubles from the same sample.