Solvent
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Solvent
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1 a.
Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid.
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2 a.
Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
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3 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.
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4 n.
That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
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5 a.
Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid.
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6 a.
Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
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7 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.
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8 n.
That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.