Definitions for: 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



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: answer, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolution, resolvent, result, solution

Antonyms: insolvent

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

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