'Solvent' definitions:

Definition of 'solvent'

From: WordNet
adjective
Capable of meeting financial obligations [ant: insolvent]
noun
A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" [syn: solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent]
noun
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, solvent]

Definition of 'Solvent'

From: GCIDE
  • Solvent \Sol"vent\ (s[o^]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." --Boyle. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Solvent'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery. [1913 Webster]

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