unaufgelöst

Unaufgelöst is a German adjective that translates to "unresolved" or "undissolved" in English. It describes a situation, problem, or substance that has not yet reached a state of completion, solution, or dissolution.

In a general context, "unaufgelöst" can refer to an unresolved issue or a problem that has not been solved. For example, an "unaufgelöstes Rätsel" is an unsolved mystery, or an "unaufgelöste Frage" is a question that remains unanswered. It can also describe a conflict or dispute that has not been mediated or settled.

In a scientific or chemical context, "unaufgelöst" can describe a substance that has not dissolved in a solvent. For instance, if you try to dissolve sugar in water but some sugar remains at the bottom of the glass, that remaining sugar is "unaufgelöst." This can also apply to solid particles suspended in a liquid that have not dispersed evenly, such as sediment in water. The term implies a state of incomplete mixing or a failure to break down into constituent parts.

The concept of "unaufgelöst" often carries a sense of lingering uncertainty or incompleteness. It suggests that something is still in process or requires further action to reach its final state. Whether referring to abstract problems or physical substances, the core meaning remains the absence of a definitive conclusion or integration.