solution vs mouthwash

mouthwash vs solution

solution and mouthwash both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
solution	Yes	No	No	No
mouthwash	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, mouthwash is a hyponym of solution; that is, mouthwash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solution:

solution: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
mouthwash: a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth

Other hyponyms of solution include brine, aqueous solution, bleach liquor, buffer solution, collodion, chlorine water, conjugate, conjugate solution, dilution, electrolyte, eluate, Fehling's solution, formalin, formol, gargle, extract, infusion, injectant, injection, isosmotic solution, isotonic solution, liquid bleach, sap, primary solid solution, solid solution, sal volatile, spirits of ammonia, Gram's solution, toner, camphor spirit, baryta-water, baryta water, hypertonic solution.

solution (noun)	mouthwash (noun)
the successful action of solving a problem	a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
a method for solving a problem
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

Difference between solution and mouthwash

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