solvent
- 01 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The company worked hard to stay solvent during the economic crisis.”
In context“The auditor confirmed that the firm remained solvent, though its liquidity was significantly tighter than in previous fiscal years.”
UsageUsually describes a business or a person's financial state.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
adj.having the power to dissolve another substance.
adj.capable of dissolving another substance, typically a solute, to form a homogeneous solution.
Simple“The solvent properties of water make it essential for many chemical reactions.”
In context“The researcher tested several solvent agents to determine which would most effectively break down the polymer coating without damaging the substrate.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“You can use a special solvent to remove the old paint from the wood.”
In context“Industrial solvents must be handled with extreme caution due to their high volatility and potential toxicity in poorly ventilated spaces.”
Synonymsdiluentthinner
“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.”
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.