Is a dishwashing liquid solute or solvent?

Dishwashing liquid is a surfactant, which means that it reduces the surface tension of water. This allows water to spread more easily over a surface, and it also helps to loosen dirt and grime. Dishwashing liquid is also a detergent, which means that it helps to break down grease and oils.

In a bottle of dishwashing liquid, the water is the solvent and the dishwashing liquid is the solute. This is because the dishwashing liquid is dissolved in the water.