oplossing

Definitions of oplossing
  1. noun
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
    synonyms: reddingsmiddel
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    pekel, pekelnat
    a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling
    chloorwater
    an aqueous solution of chlorine used as a bleaching agent
    verdunning
    a diluted solution
    formaline, formol
    a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
    gorgeldrank, mondwater, spoeldrank, spoelsel
    a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
    aftreksel, extract, infuus, treksel
    a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
    sap
    a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
    reukzout, vlugzout
    a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
    zoutafzetting, zoutoplossing
    an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
    dubbelzout
    a solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization
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    melange, mengproduct, mengprodukt, mengsel, mix, mixage, mixture, mixtuur
    (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
  2. noun
    a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
    synonyms: antwoord, raad, rendement
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    bekendmaking, dictum, kennisgeving, opgaaf, opgave, uitspraak
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  3. noun
    a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
    synonyms: antwoord, raad, repliek, resonantie, respons, response, responsie, responsorie, responsorium, weerwoord
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    bekendmaking, dictum, kennisgeving, opgaaf, opgave, uitspraak
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  4. noun
    a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
    synonyms: arrangement, regeling
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    bemiddelingsvoorstel, compromis, dading, schikking, vergelijk
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
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    afspraak, akkoord, contract, convenant, deal, overeenkomst
    the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
  5. noun
    a method for solving a problem
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    handelwijs, handelwijze, methode, methodiek, optreden, systeem, systematiek
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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