solution

noun so·lu·tion \sə-ˈlü-shən\

: something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem : something that solves a problem

: the act of solving something

: a correct answer to a problem, puzzle, etc.

Full Definition of SOLUTION

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

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

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

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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

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

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

Rhymes with SOLUTION

ablution, Confucian, dilution, elution, locution, pollution

SOLUTION Defined for Kids

solution

noun so·lu·tion \sə-ˈlü-shən\

Definition of SOLUTION for Kids

: the act or process of solving <His solution to the problem was to wait.>

: an answer to a problem : explanation <The solution of the math problem is on the board.>

: the act or process by which a solid, liquid, or gas is dissolved in a liquid

: a liquid in which something has been dissolved <a solution of sugar in water>

Medical Dictionary

solution

noun so·lu·tion \sə-ˈlü-shən\

Medical Definition of SOLUTION

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—called also dissolution b : a homogeneous mixture formed by this process

a : a liquid containing a dissolved substance <an aqueous solution> b : a liquid and usually aqueous medicinal preparation with the solid ingredients soluble c : the condition of being dissolved <a substance in solution>