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solute

American  
[sol-yoot, soh-loot] / ˈsɒl yut, ˈsoʊ lut /

noun

  1. the substance dissolved in a given solution.

solute British  
/ 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

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adjective

  1. rare botany loose or unattached; free

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solute Scientific  
/ sŏl′yo̅o̅t /

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

Etymology

Origin of solute

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

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