solvent
//ˈsɒl.vənt//
Adjective
solventCanonical form
1
Having enough money to pay all debts; financially stable and able to meet obligations.
The company managed to stay solvent despite the economic downturn.
2
Capable of dissolving other substances.
Water is a highly solvent liquid that can dissolve many substances.
Synonym
Noun
solventSingular
solventsPlural
1
A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances to form a solution.
Water is a common solvent used in many chemical experiments.