waterinsolubility
Water insolubility refers to the condition in which a substance dissolves very little or not at all in water. It is typically used to describe solids and, less often, gases and polymers. Solubility in water depends on molecular structure, polarity, hydrogen-bonding potential, and the balance between lattice energy or cohesive forces within the solid and the energy gained from interactions with water.
Several factors influence water insolubility. Nonpolar and bulky molecules tend to have weak interactions with water,
Measurement and classification rely on solubility data at a given temperature. Substances are often described as
Examples of water-insoluble materials include many hydrocarbons (oils and waxes), certain polymers (polyethylene), and inorganic solids