Definitions of solvent
-
a
liquid
substance
capable
of
dissolving
other
substances; "
the
solvent
does
not
change
its
state
in
forming
a
solution"
-
Able
or
sufficient
to
pay
all
just
debts;
as,
a
solvent
merchant;
the
estate
is
solvent.
-
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.
-
That
which
resolves;
as,
a
solvent
of
mystery.
-
Any
liquid
in
or
by
which
a
substance
can
be
dissolved.
-
Anything
that
dissolves
another.
-
A
substance
that
dissolves
another.
-
Able
to
dissolve;
able
to
pay
all
debts.
-
Solvency.
-
A
fluid
capable
of
dissolving
substances.
-
A
fluid
that
dissolves
any
substance;
a
menstruum.
-
Anything
that
dissolves
another;
a
fluid
in
which
a
solid
may
be
dissolved.
-
capable
of
meeting
financial
obligations
-
Able
to
pay
just
claims
or
debts;
having
the
power
of
dissolving.
-
Having
power
to
solve
or
dissolve:
able
to
pay
all
debts.
-
Having
means
to
pay
all
debts.
-
Having
the
power
of
dissolving;
able
or
sufficient
to
pay
all
just
debts.
-
Having
the
power
of
loosening
or
dissolving;
able
or
sufficient
to
pay
all
just
debts,
applied
to
a
person
or
an
estate.
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