solute
pronunciation
How to pronounce solute in British English:
UK [sɒ'lju:t]
How to pronounce solute in American English:
US [sɒ'ljut]
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- Noun:
- the dissolved substance in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state
Word Origin
- solute (adj.)
- 1890, "dissolved," from Latin solutus, past participle of solvere (see solve). In botany, "free, not adhering" (1760).
Example
- 1. How does the presence of solute affect water potential .
- 2. It 's a powerful solute that helps dissolve fat in the body , offering cardiovascular protection that benefits the brain as well .
- 3. Don 't try to solute all these problems in one go .
- 4. The transportation of polluted solute has become the focus of research these years .
- 5. Explain the change in solute potential of the plant cell from full plasmolysis to full turgor .