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单词 solvent
释义 sol·vent
I. \ˈsälvənt, ˈsȯl-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin solvent-, solvens, present participle of solvere to pay, dissolve
1. : able or sufficient to pay all legal debts
 < a solvent merchant >
 < the estate is solvent >
2. : that dissolves or can dissolve : producing a solution or homogeneous mixture
 < solvent fluids >
 < the solvent action of water >
 < solvent social influences >
sol·vent·ly adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a substance capable of or used in dissolving or dispersing one or more other substances; especially : a liquid component of a solution present in greater amount than the solute : menstruum 1
 < water is a good solvent for many salts, alcohol for many resins, and ether for fats >
 < the best solvent for a material is usually related to it in chemical structure — P.O.Powers >
— compare plasticizer, thinner
2. : something that provides a solution (as for a problem)
 < no solvent has been found for the industrial stagnation >
3. : something that dissipates, disintegrates, or otherwise eliminates or attenuates something and especially something unwanted
 < ridicule is a solvent of prejudice >
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