solution
noun
so·lu·tion
sə-ˈlü-shən 
1
a
: an act or means 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
chemistry
: a homogenous mixture formed by mixing one solid, liquid, or gaseous substance with another
especially
: a liquid system containing one phase
… use a mild disinfectant such as a bleach/water solution. —
Ed Blonz
Ed Blonz
b
chemistry
: the act or process of such mixing
… the solution of CO2 into oceanic waters causes the pH to fall as the ocean becomes more acidic.—James W. Porter and Josiah Meigs
James W. Porter and Josiah Meigs
c
chemistry
: the condition of being dissolved
3
: a bringing or coming to an end or into a state of discontinuity: such as
a
: a separating of normally continuous parts (such as body parts)
b
Examples of solution in a Sentence
Medication may not be the best solution for the patient's condition.
The solution is simple you need to spend less money.
She made a solution of baking soda and water.
a 40 percent saline solution
He rinsed the contact lens with saline solution.
the solution of sucrose in water
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Dec. 2025
Right now, the outlet is filled with after-Christmas deals on bedding, furniture, decor, and storage solutions, and many of our top picks are at their lowest prices of the year.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
As a result, judges may continue to delay or dismiss cases, but those solutions are imperfect, experts say.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Epinephrine, or adrenaline, is added to lidocaine and other dental numbing solutions to shrink blood vessels, reduce bleeding and prolong numbness.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
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solution
noun
so·lu·tion
sə-ˈlü-shən
1
2
a
: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is dissolved in a liquid
b
: a liquid in which something has been dissolved
c
: the condition of being dissolved
Medical Definition
solution
noun
so·lu·tion
sə-ˈlü-shən
1
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
2
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
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