Absolute time measurements can be used to calibrate the relative time scale, producing an integrated geologic or <em>"geochronologic"</em> time scale. The overall duration and relative length of these large geologic intervals is unlikely to change much, but the precise numbers may "wiggle" a bit as a result of new data.
A solute is a substance that is dissolved in the solvent.
Some examples of a solute are sugar in water, carbon dioxide in water, and sodium chloride in water.
