Definition of Solvent

1. Noun. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances. "The solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"


2. Adjective. Capable of meeting financial obligations.
Antonyms: Insolvent
Derivative terms: Solve, Solvency

3. Noun. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. "He computed the result to four decimal places"
Exact synonyms: Answer, Resolution, Result, Solution
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

1. 1. Dissolving, effecting a solution. 2. A liquid that dissolves or that is capable of dissolving, the component of a solution that is present in greater amount. Origin: L. Solvens This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Solvent

solvate
solvated
solvates
solvating
solvating agent
solvation
solvation
solvations
Solvay
Solvay process
solve
solved
solvencies
solvency
solvent (current term)
solvent (current term)
solventless
solvently
solvents
solvents
solvent drag
solvent ether
solvent extraction
solvent inhalation
solver
solvers
solves
solving
solvolyses
solvolysis

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