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solvent

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒlvənt/

The English word “solvent” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.
  2. That which resolves.

adjective

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

Etymology

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

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