solute

🇺🇸 /ˈsɑːljuːt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɒljuːt/
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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.

translation

n. A solute is the substance that dissolves in a liquid to create a solution.

Word Forms

Plural solutes