solvent
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑɫvənt/

Definition & Meaning of "solvent"in English

Solvent
01

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
solvents
Examples
Ethanol is commonly used as a solvent to dissolve oils and perfume essences for the production of aftershaves and colognes.
02

an agent or method that is able to break apart or eliminate an obstacle, difficulty, or problem

Examples
Thorough research into root causes served as a solvent to understand and eliminate recurring product defects.
solvent
01

having the ability to meet financial obligations and paying debts

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most solvent
Comparative
more solvent
gradable
Examples
Despite economic challenges, the company remained solvent due to wise financial management.

Lexical Tree

dissolvent
insolvent
resolvent
solvent
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