The word “soluble” appears in literature with diverse applications, primarily as a descriptor of the ease with which substances dissolve in various solvents. In scientific texts and chemical analyses, it is used to specify the degree to which compounds dissolve—acetylene, for instance, is noted as “slightly soluble in water” [1, 2], while other substances are differentiated by their solubility in alcohol, ether, or even hot versus cold water [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. This technical language also extends to discussions on coffee, where the term is central to the process of making instant or “soluble” coffee by emphasizing how water extracts coffee solids [9, 10, 11, 12, 13]. Occasionally, “soluble” even carries a more metaphorical weight—as in contemplations on problems or tasks that can be readily resolved [14]. Across these examples, “soluble” consistently highlights characteristics of disintegration and integration, whether in chemical reactions or in the practical aspects of manufacturing and everyday life.