Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
solute
Noun
/ˈsɒljuːt/
Definition
A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.
Examples
- Salt is a common solute that dissolves in water.
- In a sugar water solution, sugar acts as the solute.
- Carbon dioxide is a solute in carbonated beverages.
Meaning
The solute is the component of a solution present in the lesser amount and is typically a solid, liquid, or gas that is dispersed in a solvent.
Synonyms
- dissolved substance
- solute component
- mass in solution
