Word
solvent
Phoneticssol·vent, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɑɫvənt/
UK/sˈɒlvənt/
Definitions
01financially healthy
C1 · Advanced Law Formal
adj. having enough money to pay all your debts and bills on time.
adj. possessing sufficient assets to meet all financial obligations and liabilities as they fall due.
Español:solvente
“The company worked hard to stay solvent during the economic crisis.”
“The auditor confirmed that the firm remained solvent, though its liquidity was significantly tighter than in previous fiscal years.”
Usage
Usually describes a business or a person's financial state.
02able to dissolve
C2 · Proficiency Science Technical
adj. having the power to dissolve another substance.
adj. capable of dissolving another substance, typically a solute, to form a homogeneous solution.
“The solvent properties of water make it essential for many chemical reactions.”
“The researcher tested several solvent agents to determine which would most effectively break down the polymer coating without damaging the substrate.”
Synonyms
03a dissolving liquid
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical
n. a liquid that is used to dissolve a solid or another liquid.
n. a substance, usually a liquid, in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.
Español:disolvente
“You can use a special solvent to remove the old paint from the wood.”
“Industrial solvents must be handled with extreme caution due to their high volatility and potential toxicity in poorly ventilated spaces.”
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Real-World Examples
“The researchers examined molecules in the gas phase, where they were separated from outside influences such as solvents and surfaces.” “Researchers have considered alternative amino acids, alternative solvents, and even entirely different chemical structures.” “READ ALSO: Can I pay several months of rent in Spain to prove I'm solvent?” Etymology
From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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