soluble in nonpolar substances, such as ether, chloroform, and oils. Fat-soluble compounds are often insoluble in water
fat-soluble in American English
(ˈfætˈsɑljubəl)
adjective
soluble in fats or in solvents for fats
fat-soluble in American English
(ˈfætˌsɑljəbəl)
adjective
Chemistry
soluble in oils or fats
Word origin
[1920–25]This word is first recorded in the period 1920–25. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: checkout, fundamentalism, montage, ski jump, slalom
Examples of 'fat-soluble' in a sentence
fat-soluble
It's drunk in a panchakarma programme because it aids the expulsion of fat-soluble toxins.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Lariam is a lipophilic (fat-soluble) molecule and has a long half-life.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Caffeine is also fat-soluble; some coffee heads claim mixing coffee with fat releases energy over a longer period.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
For example, the lycopene in tomatoes is fat-soluble, so eat tomatoes with olive oil or avocado.