DISSOLVENT

solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent

(noun) a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; “the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dissolvent (comparative more dissolvent, superlative most dissolvent)

Capable of dissolution into a fluid.

Having power to dissolve a solid body.

Synonyms

• solvent

Noun

dissolvent (plural dissolvents)

A substance which can dissolve or be dissolved into a liquid.

Synonym: solvent

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*solv"ent, a. Etym: [L. dissolvens, -entis, p. pr. of dissolvere.]

Definition: Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach. Ray.

Dis*solv"ent, n.

1. That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent. Melted in the crucible dissolvents. A. Smith. The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate dissolvent to the truce. Mothley.

2. (Med.)

Definition: A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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