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solvent

/ˈsɒlvənt/ noun · British & US
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What does solvent mean?

noun

A substance capable of dissolving other substances, typically to form a solution. A solvent is a substance that is capable of dissolving other substances to form a solution.

Example

"The chemist used a solvent to dissolve the solid compound."

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