Meaning of the word soluble in English

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soluble

US /ˈsɑːl.jə.bəl/
UK /ˈsɒl.jə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example:
Sugar is soluble in water.
This tablet is easily soluble.
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2.

(of a problem or difficulty) able to be solved

Example:
The conflict proved to be soluble with careful negotiation.
Many of the problems facing the company are not easily soluble.
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