Fat-soluble
[fat-sol-yuh-buh l] /ˈfætˌsɒl yə bəl/
adjective, Chemistry.
1.
soluble in oils or fats.
adjective
1.
soluble in nonpolar substances, such as ether, chloroform, and oils. Fat-soluble compounds are often insoluble in water
fat-soluble adj.
Soluble in fats or fat solvents.
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