Found 2 items, similar to Solute.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: solute solute n : the dissolved substance in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state
English → English (gcide) Definition: Solute Solute \So*lute"\, a. [L. solutus, p. p. of solvere to loosen. See Solve.] 1. Loose; free; liberal; as, a solute interpretation. [Obs.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful. [R.] [1913 Webster] A brow solute, and ever-laughing eye. --Young. [1913 Webster] 3. Soluble; as, a solute salt. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 4. (Bot.) Not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a solute stipule. [1913 Webster] Solute \So*lute"\, v. t. 1. To dissolve; to resolve. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. To absolve; as, to solute sin. [Obs.] --Bale. [1913 Webster]