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solvent
/ ˈsɒlvənt /
adjective
- capable of meeting financial obligations
- (of a substance, esp a liquid) capable of dissolving another substance
noun
- a liquid capable of dissolving another substance
water is a solvent for salt
- the component of a solution that does not change its state in forming the solution or the component that is present in excess Compare solute
- something that solves
solvent
/ sŏl′vənt /
- A substance that can dissolve another substance, or in which another substance is dissolved, forming a solution. Water is the most common solvent.
Derived Forms
- ˈsolvently, adverb
Other Words From
- solvent·less adjective
- solvent·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of solvent1
Example Sentences
Organic solar cells are produced in a physical mixture which is then placed on a substrate and the solvent in the mixture evaporates.
High heat, chemical solvents and extreme pressure are used to extract the oil from plant seeds.
When the modified chlorophyll was dissolved in different solvents, the chlorophyll rosettes displayed a remarkable behavior.
This involved placing millimeter-sized pieces of tire, or crumb rubber, into a classic microwave reactor, heating the materials up and using a chemical solvent to quickly separate the 6PPD from the other molecules present.
Also known as decahydronaphthalene, it is a colourless liquid at room temperature that is often used as a solvent, as well as in the production of various resins and polymers.
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