SOLVENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

solvently (comparative more solvently, superlative most solvently)

In a solvent manner.

This should allow investors to benefit from the stability that will eventuate if we are right about the euro not breaking up, large governments avoiding default, and developed world companies operating profitably and solvently.

Source: Wiktionary


SOLVENT

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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