Dissolvent

Origin

Borrowing from la {{2}} dissolvēns.

Full definition of dissolvent

Adjective

1. Capable of dissolution into a fluid.
2. Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body.
• Raythe dissolvent juices of the stomach

Synonyms

• solvent

Related terms

• dissolubility
• dissoluble
• dissolute
• dissolution
• dissolvable

Noun

1. A substance which can dissolve or be dissolved into a liquid.

Synonyms

• solvent