Solvent - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈsɑːlvənt|
Brit.
|ˈsɒlv(ə)nt|
noun
- a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances (syn: dissolvent, resolvent)
the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem (syn: answer, resolution, result, solution)adjective
- capable of meeting financial obligations
Extra examples
He couldn't stay solvent after losing his business.
The solvent of the iodine is perfectly transparent.
I don't know how we managed to remain solvent.
Solvent abuse is especially prevalent among younger teenagers.
Word forms
noun
singular: solvent
plural: solvents
singular: solvent
plural: solvents
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