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The character 溶 is a phono-semantic compound composed of the water radical 氵 and the phonetic component 容, which also carries connotations of containment or holding capacity. This structure reflects its etymological association with the process of substances merging into liquid. Historically, the character has consistently denoted the action of dissolving or melting, specifically referring to solids integrating into liquids. Its meaning has extended over time into scientific contexts, giving rise to terms like 溶解 for dissolution and 溶液 for solution, while retaining its fundamental sense of liquefaction. The character's form has remained stable, with no significant alterations to its components.
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糖溶在水里了。
食盐容易溶解。
这是一种酸性溶液。
冰块在阳光下慢慢溶化。
砂糖是水溶性物质。
生物实验中需要配制溶液。
这种物质不溶于有机溶剂。
污染物溶解于地下水造成了环境问题。