Solute

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013566",
  "term": "Solute",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance that is dissolved in another substance, known as the solvent, to form a solution. The solute is the minor component of the solution by mole fraction, although in some cases, such as a 50% ethanol solution in water, the distinction can be arbitrary. In a solution of salt in water, the salt is the solute and the water is the solvent.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "solution"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 83 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/solute/"
}