Solvent
Definition of Solvent
Sol´vent Pronunciation: sǒl´vent | a. | 1. | Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. | | 2. | Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent. | | n. | 1. | (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. | | 2. | That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery. |
Related Words
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