solvent
🇺🇸
/ˈsɑːlvənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɒlvənt/
noun
R
A liquid that can dissolve other substances.
Water is a common solvent that can dissolve sugar.
adjective
R
Having enough money to pay all debts.
The business stayed solvent by cutting costs.
R
Able to dissolve other substances.
Acetone is a solvent liquid that removes paint.
translation
A liquid that can dissolve other substances.
Having enough money to pay all debts.; Able to dissolve other substances.
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Plural
solvents