solution

[ suh-loo-shuhn ]
/ səˈlu ʃən /

noun

Origin of solution

1325–75; Middle English < Latin solūtiōn- (stem of solūtiō), equivalent to solūt(us) (see solute) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM solution

so·lu·tion·al, adjective non·so·lu·tion, noun pre·so·lu·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for solution

solution
/ (səˈluːʃən) /

noun

Word Origin for solution

C14: from Latin solūtiō an unloosing, from solūtus; see solute

Medical definitions for solution

solution
[ sə-lōōshən ]

n.

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these.
The state of being dissolved.
In pharmacology, a liquid preparation containing a solute, especially an aqueous solution of a nonvolatile substance.
Termination of a disease by a crisis.
A break, cut, or laceration of the solid tissues.

Scientific definitions for solution

solution
[ sə-lōōshən ]

Chemistry A mixture in which particles of one or more substances (the solute) are distributed uniformly throughout another substance (the solvent), so that the mixture is homogeneous at the molecular or ionic level. The particles in a solution are smaller than those in either a colloid or a suspension. Compare colloid suspension.
Mathematics A value or values which, when substituted for a variable in an equation, make the equation true. For example, the solutions to the equation x2 = 4 are 2 and -2.

Cultural definitions for solution

solution

In chemistry, a uniform mixture of one solid, liquid, or gas with another solid, liquid, or gas.