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solute definition

sol·ute (säl′yo̵̅o̅t′)

noun

the substance dissolved in a solution

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

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solute Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dissolve: The amount of solute dissolved in 1dm 3 can be given in grams or moles.

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.

Modifies a noun

  • molecule: In Henry's Law the solute molecule is surrounded by solvent molecules at the limit.

Preposition: in

  • solution: The analysis is extended to a consideration of rate constants for chemical reactions between solutes in solution.
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