Solubility is practically applied in solvent extraction. Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a given solvent. Solvent extraction is a process that uses solubility to separate a specific substance from a mixture. In this process, a substance is dissolved in a solvent that selectively dissolves the desired compound, leaving behind unwanted impurities. This technique is widely used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and mining industries for the extraction and purification of various compounds.