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The definition of solvent is having more assets than liabilities and something that has the power to dissolve other items.

(adjective)

An example of a company that is solvent is a company that makes a profit and has enough money to pay its debts.
An example of solvent is a description for a chemical that can dissolve rust.

Solvent is defined as a liquid substance used to dissolve other items.

(noun)

An example of a solvent is lye.

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See solvent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

able to pay all one's debts or meet all financial responsibilities
that dissolves or can dissolve another substance

Origin: L solvens, prp. of solvere, to loosen: see solve

noun

a substance, usually liquid, that dissolves or can dissolve another substance
something that solves or explains; solution

See solvent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of meeting financial obligations.
Chemistry Capable of dissolving another substance.

noun

Chemistry
a. A substance in which another substance is dissolved, forming a solution.
b. A substance, usually a liquid, capable of dissolving another substance.
Something that solves or explains.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Latin solvēns, solvent-

Origin: , present participle of solvere, to loosen; see solve

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Related Forms:

solˈven·cy noun

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