Solute: meaning, definitions and examples
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solute
[ หsษljuหt ]
chemistry context
A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. In this context, it can refer to solid, liquid, or gas substances. The concentration of a solute is critical in determining the properties of the resulting solution. It can affect boiling point, freezing point, and osmotic pressure, among other characteristics. Common examples of solutes include salt in water and sugar in coffee.
Synonyms
dispersed phase, dissolved substance, solute particle.
Examples of usage
- Salt is a common solute in cooking.
- The solute in this solution is sugar.
- In seawater, the solutes are primarily sodium and chloride.
- The solute concentration affects how easily a substance dissolves.
Translations
Translations of the word "solute" in other languages:
๐ต๐น soluto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Lรถsung
๐ฎ๐ฉ larutan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทัะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ rozpuszczalnik
๐ฏ๐ต ๆบถ่ณช
๐ซ๐ท solut
๐ช๐ธ soluto
๐น๐ท รงรถzรผcรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฉ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฐุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ rozpuลกtฤnรก lรกtka
๐ธ๐ฐ rozpustenรก lรกtka
๐จ๐ณ ๆบถ่ดจ
๐ธ๐ฎ topilo
๐ฎ๐ธ leysni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััััะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแกแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษll
๐ฒ๐ฝ soluto
Etymology
The word 'solute' originates from the Latin word 'solut', which is the past participle of 'solvere', meaning 'to loosen' or 'to dissolve'. This etymology reflects the essence of what a solute does: it is the component that gets dissolved within a solution. The term gained prominence in scientific literature during the late 19th century, aligning with advances in chemistry and the understanding of solutions. As the field evolved, so did the terminology associated with it, leading to the standard use of the term 'solute' in modern chemistry practices. The distinction between solute and solvent became increasingly important, especially in complex chemical reactions and formulations.