What does dissolvent mean?
A substance that dissolves or breaks down another substance, often used in chemistry and medicine. A dissolvent can be a liquid, gas, or solid that is capable of breaking down or dissolving other substances.
Example
"The chemist used a dissolvent to break down the complex compound and isolate its components."
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