Solvent (Noun)
Meaning 1
A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The consultant offered a viable solvent to the company's financial crisis by suggesting strategic cost-cutting measures.
- She recommended a more comprehensive approach as a solvent to the complex social issues plaguing the community.
- After hours of debate, the team finally found a solvent to their disagreement by finding common ground.
- The instructor provided a step-by-step solvent to the math problem, breaking it down into manageable parts.
- The expert's report served as a solvent to the environmental concerns, outlining practical solutions for sustainability.
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Meaning 2
A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
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- Methylbenzene
- Oxybenzene
- Alcahest
- Phenol
- Xylol
- Phenylic Acid
- Carbon Tet
- Dimethyl Ketone
- Perchloromethane
- Hydroxybenzene
- Tetrachloromethane
- Propanone
- Universal Solvent