solvent

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: dissolventdissolverdissolving agentresolventsolutionanswerresultresolution

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances“the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution”Synonyms: dissolventdissolverdissolving agentresolvent
  2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”“the answers were in the back of the book”“he computed the result to four decimal places”Synonyms: solutionanswerresultresolution

Adjective (1)

  1. capable of meeting financial obligations
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Solvent \Sol"vent\ (s[o^]l"vent), a. [L. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. See Solvable.]

1.Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. "The solvent body." --Boyle. [1913 Webster]

2.Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent. [1913 Webster]

Solvent \Sol"vent\, n. (Chem.) A substance (usually liquid) suitable for, or employed in, solution, or in dissolving something; as, water is the appropriate solvent of most salts, alcohol of resins, ether of fats, and mercury or acids of metals, etc. [1913 Webster]

2.That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery. [1913 Webster]

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