solute Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state

WordNet

So*lute" adjective
Etymology
L. solutus, p.p. of solvere to loosen. See Solve.
Definitions
  1. Loose; free; liberal; as, a solute interpretation. Obs. Bacon.
  2. Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful. R.
    A brow solute, and ever-laughing eye. Young.
  3. Soluble; as, a solute salt. Obs.
  4. (Bot.) Not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a solute stipule.
So*lute" transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To dissolve; to resolve. Obs.
  2. To absolve; as, to solute sin. Obs. Bale.

Webster 1913