Category:Solvent

Sol"vent, a. Etym: [l. solvens, p.pr. of solvere. See solvable.]

1. Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. "the solvent body." Boyle.

2. Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; The estate is solvent.

Solvent Sol"vent, n. (chem.)

Defn: 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 metal, etc.

2. That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.