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Pronunciation : So*lute"
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. solutus, p.p. of solvere to loosen. See Solve.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : So*lute"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To dissolve; to resolve. [Obs.]

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

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913