solvent
Noun · AdjectiveUS[sol-vuhnt]/ˈsɑlvənt/2 syllables
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Noun (2)
- a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances“the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution”Synonyms: dissolventdissolverdissolving agentresolventType of mediumKinds carbon tetrachloride, acetone, xylene, toluene, carbolic acid, extractant, chlorobenzene, remover, naphtha, hexane +2 more
- 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: solutionanswerresultresolutionType of statementKinds denouement
Adjective (1)
- capable of meeting financial obligationsOpposite insolvent
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Sol′vent (sŏl′vent), adjective
Origin: L. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. See Solvable.
1. Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. “The solvent body.” Robert Boyle
2. Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
Sol′vent noun
Chemistry 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.
2. That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54