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Solvent

Solvent Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Solvent? [n] a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "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" [n] a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" [adj] capable of meeting financial obligations Synonyms \| Synonyms for Solvent: answer \| dissolvent \| dissolver \| dissolving agent \| resolution \| resolvent \| result \| solution Related Terms \| Find terms related to Solvent: See Also \| acetone \| alcahest \| alkahest \| carbolic acid \| carbon tet \| carbon tetrachloride \| denouement \| dimethyl ketone \| hexane \| hydroxybenzene \| medium \| methylbenzene \| naphtha \| oxybenzene \| perchloromethane \| phenol \| phenylic acid \| propanone \| remover \| statement \| tetrachloromethane \| toluene \| universal solvent \| xylene \| xylol Solvent In Webster's Dictionary \Sol"vent\ (s[o^]l"vent), a. [L. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. See {Solvable}.] 1. Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. ``the solvent body.'' --Boyle. 2. Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent. \Sol"vent\, n. (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.

Solvent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Solvent?

[n] a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "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"
[n] a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
[adj] capable of meeting financial obligations

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Solvent In Webster's Dictionary

\Sol"vent\ (s[o^]l"vent), a. [L. solvens, p. pr. of
solvere. See {Solvable}.]
1. Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent
   fluid. ``the solvent body.'' --Boyle.

2. Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent
   merchant; the estate is solvent.


\Sol"vent\, n. (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.

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