solvent

Definition

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

Etymology

From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.

Example Sentences

• "Holonym: solution"
• "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."
• "It explains. And explanation is the true solvent of mystery."