solvent meaning and definition

SOLVENT noun

Definition of solvent (noun)

1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
   • "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
   • synonyms: dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent
2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
   • "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
   • synonyms: answer, resolution, result, solution

SOLVENT adjective

Definition of solvent (adjective)

1. capable of meeting financial obligations
   • antonym: insolvent