Enopløselige

Enopløselige is a Danish adjective that appears in some scientific texts to describe substances that are soluble in a single, specified solvent. It is not a widely standardized term in major Danish dictionaries, and its exact meaning can vary with context. In many cases, writers prefer the more common opposites opløselig (soluble) and uopløselig (insoluble).

Etymology-wise, enopløselige is formed from en- plus opløselige (soluble). The prefix en- here is not consistently defined across sources; rather than indicating a fixed scientific category, it often serves to qualify solubility in a particular solvent or under particular conditions. Because of this, the interpretation of enopløselige relies heavily on the surrounding text.

Usage of the term is limited to specialized or informal discussions, laboratory notes, or niche literature. When it does occur, it is typically accompanied by naming the solvent or the set of conditions, for example enopløselig i vand, or enopløselige i et bestemt organisk opløsningsmiddel. Readers should be aware that enopløselige may be interpreted differently by different authors, and may not be interchangeable with standard terms for solubility.

Examples and nuance should be drawn from the specific source, as the phrase is not part of a fixed, widely adopted nomenclature. For clarity in most scientific writing, the more explicit phrases like “soluble in water” or “soluble in organic solvents” are preferred.

See also: opløselig, uopløselig, opløsningsmiddel.