solvent — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

   Synonyms

   dissolver

   Antonyms

   solute

   Examples

   Holonym: solution

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   Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.

2. That which resolves.

   Synonyms

   resolversolverproblemsolver

   Examples

   It explains. And explanation is the true solvent of mystery.

Adjective

1. Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   above waterin the black

   Antonyms

   insolventin the red

   Examples

   Near-synonyms: above water, in the black

2. Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   dissolvent

   Examples

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   Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident.

Adjective

1. capable of meeting financial obligations

   Antonyms

   insolvent

Noun

1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

   Synonyms

   dissolventdissolverdissolving agentresolvent

   Broader terms

   medium

   Examples

   the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution

2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

   Synonyms

   solutionanswerresultresolution

   Broader terms

   statement

   Examples

   they were trying to find a peaceful solution

   the answers were in the back of the book

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   he computed the result to four decimal places