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Definition of Dissolvent
1. Noun. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances. "The solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
Specialized synonyms: Acetone, Dimethyl Ketone, Propanone, Chlorobenzene, Carbolic Acid, Hydroxybenzene, Oxybenzene, Phenol, Phenylic Acid, Carbon Tet, Carbon Tetrachloride, Perchloromethane, Tetrachloromethane, Hexane, Menstruum, Naphtha, Remover, Alcahest, Alkahest, Universal Solvent, Methylbenzene, Toluene, Xylene, Xylol
Generic synonyms: Medium
Derivative terms: Dissolve, Dissolve, Dissolve, Resolve, Solvate, Solvate
Definition of Dissolvent
1. a. Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach.
2. n. That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent.
Definition of Dissolvent
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Medical Definition of Dissolvent
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Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach.
Origin: L. Dissolvens, -entis, p. Pr. Of dissolvere.
1. That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, especially. By mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent. "Melted in the crucible dissolvents." (A. Smith) "The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate dissolvent to the truce." (Mothley)
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