Associations to the word «Dissolvent»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

DISSOLVENT, adjective. Capable of dissolution into a fluid.
DISSOLVENT, adjective. Having power to dissolve a solid body.
DISSOLVENT, noun. A substance which can dissolve or be dissolved into a liquid.

Dictionary definition

DISSOLVENT, noun. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution".

Wise words

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