solute

A substance dissolved in another substance, usually the component of a solution present in the lesser amount.

Being in solution; dissolved.

To dissolve; also, to resolve; answer; absolve.

Loose; free.

Relaxed; hence, joyous; merry.

In botany, free; not adhering; opposed to adnate: as, a solute stipule.

Soluble: as. a solute salt.

The substance dissolved in a given solution: as, a solution is composed of solvent and solute.

Loose; free; liberal.

Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful.