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   sol·vent

   /ˈsälv(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's debts: "interest rate rises have very severe effects on normally solvent companies"
   • 2. able to dissolve other substances: "osmotic, chemical, or solvent action"

   noun

   • 1. the liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.
   • ▪ a liquid, typically one other than water, used for dissolving other substances.
   • ▪ something that acts to weaken or dispel a particular attitude or situation: "an unrivaled solvent of social prejudices"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin solvent- ‘loosening, unfastening, paying’, from the verb solvere.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › solventSolvent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. 1. : a usually liquid substance capable of dissolving or dispersing one or more other substances. 2. : something that provides a solution. 3. : something that eliminates or attenuates something especially unwanted. solventless. ˈsäl-vənt-ləs. ˈsȯl- adjective. Examples of solvent in a Sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOLVENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOLVENT definition: 1. (especially of companies) having enough money to pay all the money that is owed to other people…. Learn more.

4. sciencenotes.org › what-is-a-solvent-definition-and-examplesWhat Is a Solvent? Definition and Examples - Science Notes and...

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   Jun 2, 2020 · The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute and the component of a chemical solution present in the greatest amount. While most common solvent are liquids, a solvent can be a solid or gas. The word “solvent” comes from the Latin word “ solvō ,” which means “to loosen or solve.”.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › solventSOLVENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. able to pay all just debts. having the power of dissolving; causing solution. noun. a substance that dissolves another to form a solution: Water is a solvent for sugar. something that solves or explains. solvent. / ˈsɒlvənt / adjective. capable of meeting financial obligations.

6. www.britannica.com › science › solvent-chemistrySolvent | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Solvent, substance, ordinarily a liquid, in which other materials dissolve to form a solution. Polar solvents (e.g., water) favor formation of ions; nonpolar ones (e.g., hydrocarbons) do not. Solvents may be predominantly acidic, predominantly basic, amphoteric (both), or aprotic (neither).

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › solventSolvent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   As a noun, solvent is either a certain kind of chemical or an idea that solves a problem. As an adjective, solvent describes someone who's got cash on hand. A solvent dissolves other chemicals, which is why it's also easy to remember: solvent is a chemical used to dis solve other chemicals.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOLVENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A solvent is a substance that can dissolve other substances, resulting in a solution. In a solution, the solute is the component that is dissolved in a solvent.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOLVENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SOLVENT meaning: 1. (especially of companies) having enough money to pay all the money that is owed to other people…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › solventSolvent - definition of solvent by The Free Dictionary

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    solvent - 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". answer, result, solution, resolution.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishsolvent | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    solvent definition: 1. a liquid that is used to dissolve other substances 2. having enough money to pay your debts. Learn more.