SOLVENT

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

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Etymology

Noun

solvent (plural solvents)

A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

That which resolves.

Adjective

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.

Antonyms

• insolvent

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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