solvent
adjective
- substance that dissolves a solute (a chemically different liquid, solid or gas), resulting in a solution
noun
- substance that dissolves other substances
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈsɒlvənt/ / /ˈsɔlvənt/ / /ˈsɑlvənt/
adj
Etymology: From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.
- Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
“Near-synonyms: above water, in the black”
- Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
“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.”
noun
Etymology: From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.
- A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.
“Holonym: solution”
“Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.”
- That which resolves.
“It explains. And explanation is the true solvent of mystery.”