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Definition of Solvent
1. Noun. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances. "The solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
Specialized synonyms: Acetone, Dimethyl Ketone, Propanone, Chlorobenzene, Carbolic Acid, Hydroxybenzene, Oxybenzene, Phenol, Phenylic Acid, Carbon Tet, Carbon Tetrachloride, Perchloromethane, Tetrachloromethane, Hexane, Menstruum, Naphtha, Remover, Alcahest, Alkahest, Universal Solvent, Methylbenzene, Toluene, Xylene, Xylol
Generic synonyms: Medium
Derivative terms: Dissolve, Dissolve, Dissolve, Resolve, Solvate, Solvate
2. Adjective. Capable of meeting financial obligations.
3. Noun. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. "He computed the result to four decimal places"
Generic synonyms: Statement
Specialized synonyms: Denouement
Derivative terms: Answer, Solve
Definition of Solvent
1. a. Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid.
2. n. 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.
Definition of Solvent
1. a substance capable of dissolving others [n -S]
Medical Definition of Solvent
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