Fat-soluble

Translation of "fat-soluble" into Russian

Adjective

fat-soluble

Used chiefly in chemistry/nutrition to describe substances that dissolve in fats; relative adjective, normally no comparative forms.

Спец. химия, диетология

Vitamin A is fat-soluble, so excess amounts can accumulate in the liver.

Витамин A жирорастворимый, поэтому избыток может накапливаться в печени.

Additional translations

Научн., близко к «жирорастворимый», употребляется в биохимии

Adjective

Capable of being dissolved in fats, oils, or lipids rather than in water.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body can store for long periods.