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solvent

UK
/ˈsɒlvənt/
US
/ˈsɑlvənt/
solventnoun
solvents
pl
UK
/ˈsɒl.vənt/
US
/ˈsɑːl.vənt/
Translations
solvantChimie.
Water is often used as a solvent in chemical reactions.
L'eau est souvent utilisée comme solvant dans les réactions chimiques.
Additional translations
solutionAu sens figuré.
Definitions
A substance, typically liquid, in which other substances can be dissolved.
Water is often used as a solvent in chemical reactions.
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
The new policy acted as a solvent for the company's financial issues.
Synonyms
medium
dissolvent
liquid
solution
solventadjective
more solvent
Comp.
most solvent
Super.
UK
/ˈsɒlvənt/
US
/ˈsɑlvənt/
Translations
The company remained solvent despite the economic downturn.
L'entreprise est restée solvable malgré le ralentissement économique.
Additional translations
dissolvantChimie.
Definitions
Having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's debts.
The company remained solvent despite the economic downturn.
Able to dissolve other substances.
Water is a solvent liquid that can dissolve many different compounds.
Synonyms
profitable
viable
financially sound
able to pay debts
in the black
Antonyms
insolvent
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