Saturating solute

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010525",
  "term": "Saturating solute",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A component in a solution that is present at its maximum solubility limit, meaning the solution is saturated with respect to this particular solute. In such a system, the saturating solute is in equilibrium with its undissolved solid phase. Its concentration defines the solubility of that substance under the given conditions.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "higher-order system",
    "non-saturating solute",
    "ternary system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2008, 80, 233. 'Glossary of terms related to solubility (IUPAC Recommendations 2008)' on page 262 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200880020233)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/saturating-solute/"
}