The terms solute and solvent is applicable only to solutions.

True

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False

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Solutions are the only ones with a single phase where the solute particles are completely dissolved in the solvent giving rise to a homogeneous mixture. So, the concept of solute and solvent is defined only for solutions.
For colloids, we have a dispersed phase and a dispersion medium.
For suspensions, we don't have any particular naming system.

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