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1. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
   "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
   - dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent
    
2. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
   - solution, answer, result, resolution

1. Capable of meeting financial obligations

Derived forms: solvents

See also: solvate, solve, solvency

Type of: medium, statement

Antonym: insolvent

Encyclopedia: Solvent