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solute

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/ˈsɒl.juːt/ · sol-u-te

A substance that is dissolved in a solution.

Meanings

nountechnical

A substance that is dissolved in a solution.

ایک مادہ جو کسی حل میں حل ہوتا ہے۔

حل پذیر

hal pazeer

Synonyms

dissolved substancedispersed materialsoluteمحلولحلپیدا کردہ

Antonyms

solventprecipitateundissolvedحل کنندہمادہغیر محلول

Common Collocations

  • aqueous solute
  • solute concentration
  • solute-solvent interaction

Example Sentences

The sugar was the solute in the water.

چینی پانی میں حل پذیر تھی۔

cheeni paani mein hal pazeer thi.

In the solution, the solute is what gets dissolved.

حل میں، حل پذیر وہ چیز ہے جو حل ہوتا ہے۔

hal mein, hal pazeer woh cheez hai jo hal hoti hai.

The concentration of the solute affects the boiling point.

حل پذیر کی تنصیف اُبال کے نقطہ کو متاثر کرتی ہے۔

hal pazeer ki tansif ubal ke nuqta ko mutasir karti hai.

Easily Confused With

solute:A solute is a substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that a solute is 'suspended' in a solution.

Imagine sugar dissolving in a glass of water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "solutus" — loosened

First known use: 19th century

The term 'solute' comes from the Latin 'solutus' which is the past participle of 'solvere', meaning to loosen or dissolve. It has been used in English since the late 19th century in the context of chemistry.