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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