solubilize

[ sol-yuh-buh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.

, sol·u·bi·lized, sol·u·bi·liz·ing.

1. to make soluble, or to increase solubility.

solubilize

/ ˈsɒljʊbɪˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become soluble, as in the addition of detergents to fats to make them dissolve in water

Other Words From

• solu·bi·li·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of solubilize¹

1925–30; soluble + -ize, with -i- inserted as in solubility

Example Sentences

It is unclear to us why these investigators chose to first solubilize the drug, which differs from the formulation employed by Cramer . and alters its known pharmacokinetic properties.

From Science Magazine

We’re trying to solubilize chemo and then deliver it with efficacy where we want it.”

From Forbes