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Added 9 October 2026

solvent

/ˈsɒlvənt/ noun

Latin root: solventem Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about solvent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances.
the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution
A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem.
they were trying to find a peaceful solution

adjective

Capable of meeting financial obligations.

Origin

From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.

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