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solution

[suh-loo-shuhn]
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noun

Origin of solution

1325–75; Middle English < Latin solūtiōn- (stem of solūtiō), equivalent to solūt(us) (see solute) + -iōn- -ion
Related formsso·lu·tion·al, adjectivenon·so·lu·tion, nounpre·so·lu·tion, noun

Synonyms for solution

3. key, resolution.
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British Dictionary definitions for presolution

solution

noun

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in which the molecules or atoms of the substances are completely dispersed. The constituents can be solids, liquids, or gases
the act or process of forming a solution
the state of being dissolved (esp in the phrase in solution)
a mixture of two or more substances in which one or more components are present as small particles with colloidal dimension; colloida colloidal solution
a specific answer to or way of answering a problem
the act or process of solving a problem
maths
  1. the unique set of values that yield a true statement when substituted for the variables in an equation
  2. a member of a set of assignments of values to variables under which a given statement is satisfied; a member of a solution set
the stage of a disease, following a crisis, resulting in its termination
law the payment, discharge, or satisfaction of a claim, debt, etc

Word Origin for solution

C14: from Latin solūtiō an unloosing, from solūtus; see solute
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Word Origin and History for presolution

solution

n.

late 14c., "a solving or being solved," from Old French solucion "division, dissolving; explanation; payment" or directly from Latin solutionem (nominative solutio) "a loosening or unfastening," noun of action from past participle stem of solvere "to loosen, untie, solve, dissolve" (see solve). Meaning "liquid containing a dissolved substance" is first recorded 1590s.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
presolution in Medicine

solution

[sə-lōō′shən]

n.

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these.
The state of being dissolved.
In pharmacology, a liquid preparation containing a solute, especially an aqueous solution of a nonvolatile substance.
Termination of a disease by a crisis.
A break, cut, or laceration of the solid tissues.
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presolution in Science

solution

[sə-lōō′shən]

Chemistry A mixture in which particles of one or more substances (the solute) are distributed uniformly throughout another substance (the solvent), so that the mixture is homogeneous at the molecular or ionic level. The particles in a solution are smaller than those in either a colloid or a suspension. Compare colloid suspension.
Mathematics A value or values which, when substituted for a variable in an equation, make the equation true. For example, the solutions to the equation x2 = 4 are 2 and -2.
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presolution in Culture

solution

In chemistry, a uniform mixture of one solid, liquid, or gas with another solid, liquid, or gas.

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