Glossary:Solute

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[edit] Solute

A solute is a substance dissolved in another substance, which is known as the solvent. This forms a solution. Nitrates, chlorides and sulphates are examples of solutes that will disolve in water or carbonic acid in the soil.

[edit] Source

FitzPatrick, E.A. (1986) An Introduction to Soil Science Longman Scientific and Technical, Harlow


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