Solvent

//ˈsɒlvənt// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

    "Holonym: solution"

  2. 2
    a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem wordnet
  3. 3
    That which resolves.

    "It explains. And explanation is the true solvent of mystery."

  4. 4
    a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets. not-comparable

    "Near-synonyms: above water, in the black"

  2. 2
    Having the power of dissolving; causing solution. not-comparable

    "Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident."

Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of meeting financial obligations wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
dissolver;ablativeable to payabove waterabove water

Example

More examples

"My responsibility is to keep the company solvent."

Etymology

From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.

Related phrases

Stoddard solventcash solventsolvent abusesolvent abusersolvent extractionuniversal solvent

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