Solute Definition

sŏlyo͝ot, sōlo͝ot
solutes
noun
The substance dissolved in a solution.
Webster's New World

Any substance that is dissolved in a liquid solvent to create a solution.

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adjective
Being in solution; dissolved.
American Heritage
Loose; free; liberal.
A solute interpretation.
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Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful.
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A solute salt.
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(botany) Not adhering; loose; opposed to adnate.

A solute stipule.
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verb

(obsolete) To dissolve.

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(obsolete) To absolve.

To solute sin.
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Other Word Forms of Solute

Noun

Singular:
solute
Plural:
solutes

Origin of Solute

  • From Middle English loose, porous from Latin solūtus past participle of solvere to loosen leu- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin solutus.

    From Wiktionary

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