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Solutes

[sol-yoot, soh-loot]

sol·ute

[sol-yoot, soh-loot]
noun
the substance dissolved in a given solution.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin solūtus, past participle of solvere to loosen, dissolve. See solve
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solute sol·ute (sŏl'y&oomacr;t, sō'l&oomacr;t)
n.
A substance dissolved in another substance, usually the component of a solution present in the lesser amount.

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solute   (sŏl'yt)  Pronunciation Key 
A substance that is dissolved in another substance (a solvent), forming a solution.
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