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Solute : (noun)
1: the dissolved substance in a solution; the component of a
solution that changes its state
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Solute : \So*lute"\, a. [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.) Not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a
solute stipule.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Solute : \So*lute"\, v. t.
1. To dissolve; to resolve. [Obs.]
2. To absolve; as, to solute sin. [Obs.] --Bale.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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