Definition of Universal solvent

1. Noun. Hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists.

Exact synonyms: Alcahest, Alkahest
Generic synonyms: Dissolvent, Dissolver, Dissolving Agent, Resolvent, Solvent
Derivative terms: Alkahestic

Medical Definition of Universal solvent

1. A substance sought by the alchemists, and claimed by some to have been found, supposedly capable of dissolving all substances; sometimes, in a physiological sense, applied to water. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Universal Solvent

universal instability
universal joint
universal joints
universal jurisiction
universal numerical notation for teeth
universal opportunity
universal precautions
universal product code
universal product codes
universal property
universal quantifier
universal quantifiers
universal resource locator
universal set
universal sets
universal solvent (current term)
universal time
universal tube
universal value
universal values
universal veil
universalisability
universalisable
universalisation
universalisations
universalise
universalised
universalises
universalising
universalism

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