solute
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/ˈsɑːljuːt/
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/ˈsɒljuːt/
A solute is the substance that dissolves in a liquid to create a solution.
The sugar acted as the solute when it dissolved in the hot tea.
砂糖は熱い紅茶に溶けた際に溶質として機能しました。