What is another word for solubilization?
Pronunciation: [sˌɒljuːbˌɪla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Solubilization refers to the process of dissolving a substance in a liquid solvent to form a homogenous solution. Synonyms for solubilization include dissolution, dispersion, liquefaction, melting, and dissolving. Dissolution refers to the process of a solid substance dissolving in a liquid. Dispersion is the process of evenly distributing particles throughout a liquid. Liquefaction describes the process in which a solid substance transitions into a liquid state. Melting is the process by which a solid substance transitions from a solid to a liquid state. Finally, dissolving refers to the process of a substance combining with a solvent to form a homogeneous solution. These synonyms are often used interchangeably and are all important processes in chemistry and other scientific fields that involve solvents and solutes.
