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Yes, a non-ionic substance can dissolve in water.

i.e HCl - it is known as hydrogen chloride before it is dissolved in water to form hydrochloric acid.

On a more generalised note, non-ionic substances tend to dissolve in water if they are polar or have a dipole-moment.

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