First Known Use: 1893
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solute
noun sol·ute \ˈsäl-ˌyüt\
Definition of SOLUTE
: a dissolved substance
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Origin of SOLUTE
Latin solutus, past participle of solvere
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Rhymes with SOLUTE
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solute
noun sol·ute \ˈsäl-ˌyüt\
Medical Definition of SOLUTE
: a dissolved substance; especially : a component of a solution present in smaller amount than the solvent
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