solvent
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. Equivalent to solve + -ent.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): [ˈsɒlvənt]
Audio (UK) (file)
Noun[edit]
solvent (plural solvents)
- A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.
- 2013 July-August, Philip J. Bushnell, “Solvents, Ethanol, Car Crashes & Tolerance”, in American Scientist:
- 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.
- That which resolves.
- Anglo American Trade (volume 2? volume 17? page 270)
- It explains. And explanation is the true solvent of mystery.
- Anglo American Trade (volume 2? volume 17? page 270)
Translations[edit]
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute
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Adjective[edit]
solvent (not comparable)
- (finance) Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
- Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
- 2013 July-August, Philip J. Bushnell, “Solvents, Ethanol, Car Crashes & Tolerance”, in American Scientist[1]:
- Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident.
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Translations[edit]
able to pay all debts
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French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
solvent
German[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
solvent (strong nominative masculine singular solventer, comparative solventer, superlative am solventesten)
- (finance) solvent
- Synonym: zahlungsfähig
- Antonym: insolvent
Declension[edit]
Positive forms of solvent
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Latin[edit]
Verb[edit]
solvent
Maltese[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
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Adjective[edit]
solvent (feminine singular solventa, plural solventi)
- solvent
- Antonym: insolventi
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Romanian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Adjective[edit]
solvent m or n (feminine singular solventă, masculine plural solvenți, feminine and neuter plural solvente)
Declension[edit]
Declension of solvent
singular | plural | ||||||
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masculine | neuter | feminine | masculine | neuter | feminine | ||
nominative/ accusative |
indefinite | solvent | solventă | solvenți | solvente | ||
definite | solventul | solventa | solvenții | solventele | |||
genitive/ dative |
indefinite | solvent | solvente | solvenți | solvente | ||
definite | solventului | solventei | solvenților | solventelor |
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