Losningar

Losningar is a term used in several languages to denote solutions. It is employed across disciplines to refer to an answer to a problem, a means of solving it, or in science a substance formed by dissolving one substance in another. The word can appear in everyday language and in technical contexts such as chemistry, mathematics, and engineering.

In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture of a solvent and one or more solutes. The solvent is the component present in the greatest amount; solutes are dissolved to form a single phase. Solutions can be liquids, gases, or solids. Concentration describes how much solute is present in a given amount of solution, and units include molarity, molality, percent by mass, and percent by volume. Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature.

In mathematics and computing, a solution to an equation is a value (or set of values) that satisfies the stated condition. The collection of all solutions is the solution set. Solutions can be unique, multiple, or infinite in number. For systems of equations, the solution represents the values that satisfy all equations simultaneously; in computing, a solution may also refer to a software approach or implementation that resolves a defined problem.

In everyday and design usage, a solution is an answer or plan that meets specified requirements. In engineering and product development, terms like design solution or solution provider describe artefacts and approaches intended to resolve a need or improve a process.

Etymology and usage notes: the term derives from Latin solutio, meaning loosening or solving, and appears in related forms across many languages.