Solute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɒljuːt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Solute is an adjective meaning Free; liberal; loose.
Meaning
Free; liberal; loose.
More Meanings
- Relaxed; hence, cheerful, merry.
- Able to be dissolved; soluble.
- (botany) Not adhering; loose.
- Any substance that is dissolved in a liquid solvent to create a solution.
- (obsolete) To dissolve.
- (obsolete) To solve; to expose the errors of; to explain
- (obsolete) Alternative form of salute.
Example Sentences
a solute salt
a solute stipule
Holonym: solution
a solute interpretation
Word Forms
- solutes
- soluting
- soluted
Synonyms for solute
Depending on context, synonyms include easygoing, laid-back, airy, carefree, careless, casual.
Antonyms for solute
Common opposites include adnate, solvent, dissolver.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include normal, solution, saline, libre, free, large.
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