English dictionary
dissolvent
/d/I/'z/A/lv/@/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the <i>dissolvent</i> juices of the stomach.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
Source: WordNet 3.0
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That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent.
Source: webster1913