Etymology

isolable

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Today it means: Able to be isolated. Full definition →

First used mid-19th c.
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The story

Originally (c. 1840) in chemistry, from isolate (possibly influenced by soluble), + -able

First known use, by meaning

  • from mid-19th c. Able to be isolated.

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