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solution

Incorporation of a solid, liquid, or gas (solute) in a liquid* (solvent) resulting in a single homogeneous liquid phase. That is a solvent dissolves a solute to form a solution. * may also include non crystalline solids

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solute solvent

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10% dextrose in water (D10W) 5% dextrose in 1/2 normal saline (D5W 1/2 NS) 5% dextrose in normal saline (D5W NS) 5% dextrose in water (D5W) 50% dextrose in water (D50W) tincture topical solution

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fluid

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999