So‐lute″ (?), a. [L. solutus, p. p. of solvere to loosen. See Solve.] 1. Loose; free; liberal; as, a solute interpretation. Bacon.
2. Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful.
A brow solute, and ever-laughing eye. Young.
3. Soluble; as, a solute salt.
4. (Bot.) Not adhering; loose; — opposed to adnate; as, a solute stipule.