Meaning of the word insoluble in English

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insoluble

US /ɪnˈsɑːl.jə.bəl/
UK /ɪnˈsɑːl.jə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

impossible to solve

Example:
The problem seemed insoluble.
They faced an insoluble dilemma.
2.

(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved

Example:
Oil is insoluble in water.
Many minerals are insoluble in common solvents.
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