Solvent
Pronunciation : Sol"vent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. solvens, p.pr. of solvere. See Solvable.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Sol"vent
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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.
(Chem.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913