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noun(so-lu-tion)an action or process of solving a problem
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noun(so-lu-tion)an answer to a problem : explanation; specifically : a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation
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noun(so-lu-tion)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
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noun(so-lu-tion)the set of values that satisfy an equation; also : truth set
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noun(so-lu-tion)a blue solution containing a carbonate, citrate, and sulfate which yields a red, yellow, or orange precipitate upon warming with a sugar (such as glucose) that is a reducing agent
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noun(so-lu-tion)a blue solution of Rochelle salt and copper sulfate used as an oxidizing agent in a test for sugars and aldehydes
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noun(so-lu-tion)the Nazi program for extermination of all Jews in Europe
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noun(so-lu-tion)an aqueous solution of calcium chloride, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride that provides a medium essentially isotonic to many animal tissues and is used topically to irrigate tissues or intravenously to replenish fluids and electrolytes —called also Ringer solution