SOLUTE
solute
(noun) the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
solute (comparative more solute, superlative most solute)
Loose; free; liberal
Relaxed, hence, merry; cheerful
Able to be dissolved; soluble
(botany) Not adhering; loose; opposed to adnate
Noun
solute (plural solutes)
Any substance that is dissolved in a liquid solvent to create a solution
Verb
solute (third-person singular simple present solutes, present participle soluting, simple past and past participle soluted)
(obsolete) To dissolve.
(obsolete) To absolve.
Anagrams
• lutose, tousel, tousle
Source: Wiktionary
So*lute", a. Etym: [L. solutus, p.p. of solvere to loosen. See
Solve.]
1. Loose; free; liberal; as, a solute interpretation. [Obs.] Bacon.
2. Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful. [R.]
A brow solute, and ever-laughing eye. Young.
3. Soluble; as, a solute salt. [Obs.]
4. (Bot.)
Definition: Not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a solute
stipule.
So*lute", v. t.
1. To dissolve; to resolve. [Obs.]
2. To absolve; as, to solute sin. [Obs.] Bale.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition