Solute: meaning, definitions and examples

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solute

 

[ หˆsษ’ljuหt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soluto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรถsung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ larutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‡ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpuszczalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบถ่ณช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soluto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถzรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฐุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozpuลกtฤ›nรก lรกtka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozpustenรก lรกtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบถ่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ topilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leysni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั–ั‚ั–ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ll

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,214, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.