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solvent

Aussprache: [ˈsɒlvənt]

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Kontext: „chemistry“

(noun) a substance, usually a liquid, that can dissolve another substance. When you mix sugar in water, the water is the solvent because it helps the sugar dissolve.

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Water is a common solvent used to dissolve many kinds of substances.

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Oil is not a good solvent for salt because they do not mix well.

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What is the best solvent to use for dissolving sugar?

Kontext: „finance“

(noun) a person or company that has enough money to pay their debts. Imagine a store that can pay off all its bills; it is considered solvent.

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The company remained solvent even during the economic downturn.

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If a business runs out of money, it may no longer be solvent.

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How can we tell if a business is solvent?

Kontext: „chemistry“

(adjective) describing a substance that can dissolve another substance. It’s like saying that something is good at mixing with other things.

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Ethanol is a solvent that is very effective for dissolving oils.

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Sand is not a solvent because it does not dissolve in water.

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Which substances are considered good solvents?

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