1. (a.) Loose; free; liberal; as, a solute interpretation.

2. (a.) Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful.

3. (a.) Soluble; as, a solute salt.

4. (a.) Not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a solute stipule.

5. (v. t.) To dissolve; to resolve.

6. (v. t.) To absolve; as, to solute sin.