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solvent

sol·vent

UK/ˈsɒlvənt/ US/ˈsɔlvənt/ uncommon
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

  • “the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution”
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2.

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”
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adjective

1.

capable of meeting financial obligations

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • cash solvent
  • solvent abuse
  • solvent abuser
  • solvent extraction
  • Stoddard solvent
  • universal solvent

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