solute

[ sol-yoot, soh-loot ]

noun
  1. the substance dissolved in a given solution.

Origin of solute

1
1400–50; late Middle English <Latin solūtus, past participle of solvere to loosen, dissolve. See solve

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British Dictionary definitions for solute

solute

/ (sɒˈljuːt) /


noun
  1. the component of a solution that changes its state in forming the solution or the component that is not present in excess; the substance that is dissolved in another substance: Compare solvent

adjective
  1. botany rare loose or unattached; free

Origin of solute

1
C16: from Latin solūtus free, unfettered, from solvere to release

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Scientific definitions for solute

solute

[ sŏlyōōt ]


  1. A substance that is dissolved in another substance (a solvent), forming a solution.

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