solvent
1. sol.vent \-v*nt\ aj [L solvent-, solvens, prp. of solvere to dissolve, pay] 1: able to pay all legal debts 2: that dissolves or can dissolve {~ fluids ~ action of wate r} - sol.vent.ly av 2. solvent n 1: a usu. liquid substance capable of dissolving or dispersing one or more other substances 2: something that provides a solution