solvent


Definition: Meaning of, solvent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɒlv(ə)nt /

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[not usually before noun]
  1. having enough money to pay your debts
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solvent solvents
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  1. a chemical that is used to DISSOLVE another substance
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solvent used in phrases

  • solvent abuse (noun)
    1. when someone breathes in gases from glues or similar substances in order to get a pleasant feeling, especially when they become dependent on doing this [=  glue-sniffing]
  • universal solvent (noun)
    1. hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists
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