Category:Solute

So*lute", a. Etym: [l. solutus, p.p. of solvere to loosen. See Solve.]

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.)

Defn: not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a solute Stipule.

Solute So*lute", v. t.

1. To dissolve; to resolve. [obs.]

2. To absolve; as, to solute sin. [obs.] Bale.