How to Use insoluble in a Sentence

insoluble

adjective
Definition of insolublenext
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  • Think of insoluble fiber as the one to bulk up and get poop out.
    — Casey Seidan, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 27 June 2023
  • Leafy greens, such as kale and spinach, are a form of insoluble fiber that cannot be broken down in water and absorbed by the body.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The fiber from whole grains is a mixture of both soluble and insoluble.
    — Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Oats are a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
    — Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Heat causes the phase transition of the egg from a liquid state to a water-insoluble state that's ready for eating!
    — Anthony Martin, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2014
  • There are two main types of fiber: insoluble and soluble fiber.
    — Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Bossavy says that this insoluble pigment doesn’t mix well with others and doesn’t fade the way other colors do.
    — Monica Corcoran Harel, Marie Claire, 29 Mar. 2019
  • Much of the insoluble fiber and many of the antioxidants and vitamins are located in the skin.
    — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 5 June 2023
  • Legumes and beans are also great sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
    — Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2021
  • But the clip became a sound bite—evidence, for the wider world, of Irving’s insoluble weirdness.
    — Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2021
  • At least try to scarf down something high in fat, insoluble fiber, or protein, says Fisher.
    — Lindzi Wessel, Popular Science, 30 Dec. 2019
  • For one thing, whole fruit has both soluble and insoluble fiber.
    — Markham Heid, Time, 6 June 2018
  • Then there’s insoluble fiber, which promotes bowel movements and can bulk up your stool, Spence says.
    — Christine Byrne, Health.com, 21 Sep. 2020
  • The legumes contain both kinds of fiber—soluble and insoluble.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Specifically, most of the fiber in pomegranates is insoluble fiber.
    — Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Legumes can add some creamy goodness, in addition to soluble and insoluble fiber, to just about any meal.
    — Katie Bourque, Good Housekeeping, 24 Mar. 2020
  • If artistry is a birthright, then so too is the ability to grapple with what’s complex, ambivalent, and insoluble.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Her quest to solve a mystery that may be insoluble is the thread that holds the beads of her life, the lost love and the mundane job as well as moments of wonder and exciting discoveries.
    — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2021
  • These iron particles come in the form of iron oxides produced by burning, and are thus insoluble and unable to be consumed by the plankton on their own.
    — Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 2 Mar. 2017
  • These iron particles come in the form of iron oxides produced by burning, and are thus insoluble and unable to be consumed by the plankton on their own.
    — Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 2 Mar. 2017
  • For those in the movement to democratize the Labour Party, this was an insoluble dilemma.
    — David Graeber, The New York Review of Books, 13 Jan. 2020
  • But there are more insoluble problems: Some books are simply not suited to the audio form — an atlas, for instance.
    — Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Fabrics tend to collect smoke particles or resin, which is the sticky insoluble residue that builds up on smoking devices.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • Butyl acrylate is insoluble and tends to float on the surface of the river, and the river’s length and slow flow provide time for the chemical to degrade, according to Louisville Water Co.
    — Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Soluble molecules dissolve in the liquid methane, while insoluble ones tend to sink to the sea floor.
    — Deborah Netburn, www.latimes.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Last but not least, says Tamayo, adding insoluble fiber, like psyllium, to your diet can be a great way to prevent further diarrhea and keep your gut healthy.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The main two varieties of fiber include soluble fiber that dissolves in water, and insoluble fiber that cannot.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
  • Take a fiber supplement with psyllium, the insoluble husks of fiber, to keep bowels moving.
    — Kathryn W. Foster, miamiherald, 27 May 2017
  • Fiber in Fruits The fiber found in fruit, both soluble and insoluble, can help prevent blood sugar spikes by slowing down digestion.
    — Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 June 2023
  • Also key: Eating foods that provide both soluble (whole grains, legumes, fruit) and insoluble (leafy greens, nuts and seeds, bran, veggies) fiber.
    — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 4 Sep. 2017

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