pure solution
[ˈpjʊr səˈluːʃən]
nounpl: pure solutions
solução pura
1. In chemistry, a homogeneous mixture composed of a solute completely dissolved in a solvent, with uniform composition and properties throughout
Saltwater is a pure solution when the salt is completely dissolved in water.
Água salgada é uma solução pura quando o sal está completamente dissolvido na água.
2. A liquid mixture where all components are molecularly dispersed and indistinguishable
The chemist prepared a pure solution by dissolving the compound in distilled water.
O químico preparou uma solução pura dissolvendo o composto em água destilada.
3. A resolute and satisfactory answer or way of dealing with a problem
The company sought a pure solution to reduce production costs without compromising quality.
A empresa buscava uma solução pura para reduzir custos de produção sem comprometer a qualidade.
The term 'pure solution' is primarily used in scientific and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, 'solução pura' is used metaphorically to describe clean, uncomplicated solutions to problems, reflecting a preference for straightforward and simple answers.
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