Definition of SOLVENT

solvent

Meanings

Plural: solvents

Noun

  • a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
    • "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
  • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
  • A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.
  • That which resolves.

Adjective

  • capable of meeting financial obligations

Adj

  • Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
  • Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.

Origin / Etymology

From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.

Antonyms

in the red, insolvent, solute

Scrabble Score: 10

solvent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
solvent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 13

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