solute
/ˈsɒljuːt
/ /sɒˈljuːt /noun
The minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.Solubility can be affected by such processes as hydrogen bonding between the solute and solvent....
- The solute is placed in the solvent and the concentrated solute slowly breaks into pieces.
- In aqueous solutions, water is the solvent and all dissolved substances are solutes.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Latin solutum, neuter of solutus 'loosened', past participle of the verb solvere.