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Solvent Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Solvent
(n.)
That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
(n.)
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 metals, etc.
(a.)
Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid.
(a.)
Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
(n.)
That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
(n.)
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 metals, etc.
(a.)
Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid.
(a.)
Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
| WordNet 2.0 |
solvent
Noun
1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
(synonym) dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent
(hypernym) medium
(hyponym) acetone, propanone, dimethyl ketone
(derivation) solvate
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"
(synonym) solution, answer, result, resolution
(hypernym) statement
(hyponym) denouement
(derivation) solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work
Adjective
1. capable of meeting financial obligations
(antonym) insolvent
Noun
1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
(synonym) dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent
(hypernym) medium
(hyponym) acetone, propanone, dimethyl ketone
(derivation) solvate
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"
(synonym) solution, answer, result, resolution
(hypernym) statement
(hyponym) denouement
(derivation) solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work
Adjective
1. capable of meeting financial obligations
(antonym) insolvent
| hEnglish - advanced version |
solvent
solvent
\sol"vent\ (s&obreve;l"vent), a. [l. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. see solvable.]
1. having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. "the solvent body."
2. able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
solvent
\sol"vent\, n. (chem.) 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 metals, etc.
2. that which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
solvent
adj : capable of meeting financial obligations [ant: insolvent] n
1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" [syn: dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent , resolvent]
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" [syn: solution, answer, result, resolution]
similar words(1)
universal solvent
solvent
\sol"vent\ (s&obreve;l"vent), a. [l. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. see solvable.]
1. having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. "the solvent body."
2. able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
solvent
\sol"vent\, n. (chem.) 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 metals, etc.
2. that which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
solvent
adj : capable of meeting financial obligations [ant: insolvent] n
1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" [syn: dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent , resolvent]
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" [syn: solution, answer, result, resolution]
similar words(1)
universal solvent
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solvent
Having sufficient funds to pay all debts.
Having sufficient funds to pay all debts.
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Blaendrwyth
Blaendrwyth = n. prime solvent
Blaendrwyth = n. prime solvent
Trwyth
Trwyth = n. a solvent; lie; decoction
Solvent Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rakefet |
Solvent
Solvent The universal solvent is an alchemical expression equivalent to the Philosopher's Stone and the Universal Agent of medieval alchemy. It means a unity into which diverse elements can be resolved or from which they emanate or proceed; and has different applications according to particular planes. Thus "whatsoever quits the Laya State becomes active life; it is drawn into the vortex of MOTION (the alchemical solvent of Life)" (SD 1:258). One culmination of the "Secret Work" is the union of the three elements (sulfur, mercury, salt), the occult solvent in the world-soul; while on the material plane the solvent is hydrogen (SD 2:113).
Solvent The universal solvent is an alchemical expression equivalent to the Philosopher's Stone and the Universal Agent of medieval alchemy. It means a unity into which diverse elements can be resolved or from which they emanate or proceed; and has different applications according to particular planes. Thus "whatsoever quits the Laya State becomes active life; it is drawn into the vortex of MOTION (the alchemical solvent of Life)" (SD 1:258). One culmination of the "Secret Work" is the union of the three elements (sulfur, mercury, salt), the occult solvent in the world-soul; while on the material plane the solvent is hydrogen (SD 2:113).
Solvent Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
Solvent
Common name for a liquid which is capable of dissolving or dispersing other substances.
Common name for a liquid which is capable of dissolving or dispersing other substances.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Solvent
A fluid that dilutes, liquefies or dilutes another liquid or solid. Solvents include thinners , reducers and cleaners. Examples: Alcohol thins shellac; gasoline dissolves grease.
A fluid that dilutes, liquefies or dilutes another liquid or solid. Solvents include thinners , reducers and cleaners. Examples: Alcohol thins shellac; gasoline dissolves grease.
| Glossary of water terms |
solvent
a substance that dissolves other substances, thus forming a solution. Water dissolves more substances than any other, and is known as the "universal solvent".
a substance that dissolves other substances, thus forming a solution. Water dissolves more substances than any other, and is known as the "universal solvent".
| Electronics Terminology |
Solvent
A solution capable of dissolving a solute.
A solution capable of dissolving a solute.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
Solvent Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
Solvent
A liquid capable of absorbing another liquid, gas, or solid to form a homogeneous mixture a liquid used to dilute or thin a solution.
A liquid capable of absorbing another liquid, gas, or solid to form a homogeneous mixture a liquid used to dilute or thin a solution.
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Solvent
able to pay all debt obligations as they become due; opposite of insolvent.
able to pay all debt obligations as they become due; opposite of insolvent.
Solvent Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Aids Glossary |
solvent
an agent that dissolves.
an agent that dissolves.
Solvent Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
solvent
a liquid capable of dissolving another substance (Examples: paint thinner, mineral spirits, and water).
a liquid capable of dissolving another substance (Examples: paint thinner, mineral spirits, and water).
Solvent Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Solvent
A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution. The most common solvent in everyday life is water. Most other commonly-used solvents are organic (carbon-containing) chemicals. These are called organic solvents. Solvents usually have a low boiling point and evaporate easily or can be removed by distillation, thereby leaving the dissolved substance behind. Solvents should therefore not react chemically with the dissolved compounds — they have to be inert. Solvents can also be used to extract soluble compounds from a mixture, the most common example is the brewing of coffee or tea with hot water. Solvents are usually clear and colorless liquids and many have a characteristic odor. The concentration of a solution is the amount of compound that is dissolved in a certain volume of solvent. The solubility is the maximal amount of compound that is soluble in a certain volume of solvent at a specified temperature.
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