noun
solvent
SOL-vuhnt
noun
1
A liquid that dissolves another substance to form a solution.
"Nail polish remover contains a solvent that breaks down the polish."
adjective
1
Financially sound, with enough assets to cover all debts.
"The company remained solvent throughout the recession."
How to Use Solvent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chemical that dissolves things, or — for a business or person — having enough money to pay what you owe.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the financial sense (able to pay debts) with the chemistry sense (a dissolving liquid) — the word means quite different things depending on context.
Common pairings
a strong solvent
remain solvent
financially solvent
Word Forms
solvents plural
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Etymology
From Latin solvēns, "dissolving, loosening", present participle of solvō.