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



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INSULATION

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