solution

so·lu·tion

noun \sə-ˈlü-shən\

Definition of SOLUTION

1

a : an action or process of solving a problem b : an answer to a problem : explanation; specifically : a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation

2

a : an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is homogeneously mixed with a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid b : a homogeneous mixture formed by this process; especially : a single-phase liquid system c : the condition of being dissolved

3

: a bringing or coming to an end or into a state of discontinuity

Examples of SOLUTION

1. Medication may not be the best solution for the patient's condition.
2. The solution is simple you need to spend less money.
3. She made a solution of baking soda and water.
4. a 40 percent saline solution
5. He rinsed the contact lens with saline solution.
6. the solution of sucrose in water

Origin of SOLUTION

Middle English solucion explanation, dispersal of bodily humors, from Anglo-French, from Latin solution-, solutio, from solvere to loosen, solve

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SOLUTION

Synonyms: result, answer

Related Words: conclusion, determination, explanation, finding; clue, key

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Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

Rhymes with SOLUTION

ablution, Confucian, dilution, elution, locution, pollution