Solute
/ˈsɒljuːt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA substance dissolved in a liquid to form a solution.
Extra definitions
nounThe dissolved component of a solution.
nounMaterial mixed into a solvent.
adjectiveFree; liberal; loose.
Sentence Examples
Sugar is the solute.
The solute spreads through the solvent.
We measured the solute.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin solutus, past participle of solvo.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“The Interpretations of the Scriptures are of two ſorts: Methodical, and Solute, or at large, […]”
— 1605, Francis Bacon, “The Second Booke”, in The Twoo Bookes of Francis Bacon. Of the Proficience and Aduancement of Learning, Diuine and Humane, London: […] [Thomas Purfoot and Thomas Creede] for Henrie Tomes, […], →OCLC, folio 112, verso:
“So ſung Philander, as his Friend went round / In the rich Ichor, in the gen'rous Blood / Of Bacchus, purple God of joyous Wit, / A Brow ſolute, and ever-laughing Eye.”
— 1742, [Edward Young], “Night the Second. On Time, Death, Friendship. […]”, in The Complaint: Or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality, London: […] [Samuel Richardson] for A[ndrew] Millar […], and R[obert] Dodsley […], published 1750, →OCLC, page 44:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Sugar is the ____.