Definition of
solvent has definitions from the field of chemistry
1
[ noun ] (chemistry) a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

Synonyms

dissolving_agent dissolver resolvent thinner dilutant dissolvent

Examples

"the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"

Used in print

(Jacob Robbins et al., "The thyroid-stimulating...)

After their work other investigators applied salt fractionation techniques to the problem , as_well_as fractionation with organic solvents , such_as acetone .

Related terms

agent medium carbon_tetrachloride acetone remover xylene medium alkahest toluene chlorobenzene hexane carbolic_acid menstruum naphtha dissolve solvate solvate

2
[ noun ] a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

Synonyms

result answer solution resolution

Examples

"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"

Related terms

statement denouement solve

3
[ adjective ] capable of meeting financial obligations

Related terms

insolvent

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

S AA1 L V AH0 N T

Similar Spelling

solvency solving

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