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solute Definition

sol·ute (sälyo̵̅o̅t′)

noun

the substance dissolved in a solution

Etymology: < L solutus, pp. of solvere, to loosen: see solve

solute Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dissolve: The amount of solute dissolved in 1dm 3 can be given in grams or moles.
  • contain: A dilute solution is one which contains a little solute in a lot of solvent.
  • hold: This will be enough to hold the solute in place.
  • call: When they do dissolve, the solid part is called the solute and the liquid it dissolves in is called the solvent.

Preposition: with

  • water: The rationale for the colligative properties is the increase in entropy on mixing solutes with the water.

Adjective modifier

  • small: The flow and pressure changes in the vessels allow fluid, smaller solutes, and plasma proteins to pass into the tissue spaces.
  • other: Effects of other solutes: ionic Ions generally have an effect on the structure of water like increased temperature or pressure.
  • non-volatile: Now we are finally in a position to see what effect a non-volatile solute has on the melting and freezing points of the solution.
  • interstitial: Bubble raft sequence 3 A vacancy, dislocation, substitutional solute and interstitial solute identified.
  • substitutional: Solute atoms of similar size to those in the host lattice may substitute for host atoms - these are known as substitutional solutes.
  • more: A saturated solution is one in which no more solute will dissolve at that temperature.

Modifies a noun

  • molecule: In Henry's Law the solute molecule is surrounded by solvent molecules at the limit.
  • concentration: The rain also effectively ' dilutes ' the solute concentration already in the stream.
  • atom: Dislocations may nucleate near a different type of crystalline defect, such as a grain boundary, solute atom or vacancy.
  • transport: To introduce the basic theory of solute transport in groundwater systems.
  • particle: If a solvent molecule in the vapor hits a bit of surface occupied by the solute particles, it may well stick.
  • load: SMA Gold also has a lower renal solute load which is particularly suitable for newborn infants with developing kidneys.

Preposition: in

  • solution: The analysis is extended to a consideration of rate constants for chemical reactions between solutes in solution.
  • liquid: Appreciate the importance of sugars as solutes in the cellular liquid.

Browse dictionary entries near solute

  1. solus
  2. solum
  3. soluble glass
  4. soluble
  5. solubilize
  6. solubility
  7. solstice
  8. Solothurn
  9. solon
  10. Solomon's seal
  1. solution
  2. solution set
  3. Solutrean
  4. solvable
  5. solvate
  6. Solvay process
  7. solve
  8. solvency
  9. solvent
  10. solvolysis