Liukenemattomista

Liukenemattomista is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective liukenematon, meaning not dissolvable or insoluble. In Finnish scientific language, liukenemattomista refers to substances that do not dissolve in a given solvent under specified conditions. The form is used when describing “of the insoluble substances” or when listing insolubles in a mix, for example liukenemattomista aineista muodostuva sakka (the suspension formed by insoluble substances).

Solubility is dependent on the solvent, temperature, pressure, and pH. A substance may be insoluble under certain conditions but become soluble if those conditions change. The concept of liukenemattomuus is central in chemistry, environmental science, geology, and pharmacology, where the behavior of insoluble materials affects processes such as filtration, precipitation, sedimentation, and separation techniques.

In practical terms, liukenemattomista aineista muodostuu usein sakkaa or an insoluble residue in a mixture, which can be removed by methods like filtration or centrifugation. Insoluble substances influence the design of soils, water treatment, and drug formulations, where the rate and extent of dissolution determine performance and safety. The term is commonly contrasted with liukenevat, meaning soluble, to distinguish components based on their ability to dissolve in a solvent.

See also: solubility, insolubility, precipitation, filtration, suspension.