solvent
Pronunciation: [ˈsɒlvənt]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
Water is a common solvent used to dissolve many kinds of substances.
Example
Oil is not a good solvent for salt because they do not mix well.
Example
What is the best solvent to use for dissolving sugar?
Context: “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.
Example
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.
Example
How can we tell if a business is solvent?
Context: “chemistry”
(adjective) describing a substance that can dissolve another substance. It’s like saying that something is good at mixing with other things.
Example
Ethanol is a solvent that is very effective for dissolving oils.
Example
Sand is not a solvent because it does not dissolve in water.
Example
Which substances are considered good solvents?
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