solvent
(adjective) capable of meeting financial obligations
solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent
(noun) 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”
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
solvent (plural solvents)
A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.
That which resolves.
solvent (not comparable)
Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
• insolvent
Source: Wiktionary
Sol"vent, a. Etym: [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.)
Definition: 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 metal, etc.
2. That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 April 2025
(noun) an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; “how big is that part compared to the whole?”; “the team is a unit”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
