Solute
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The substance dissolved within a solution, being the component that undergoes a change of state.
“Salt is the solute when dissolved in water to make brine.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɒljuːt/
Syllables
sol·ute
Related Words
Synonyms
dissolved substance
Antonyms
solvent
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains three vowels O, U, E with common letters S, L, T. Tests vowel placement in the second half.
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Scrabble
Worth 6 points. The UTE ending is hookable and UTE itself is a valid word for bonus square setups.
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