'Dissolvent' definitions:
Definition of 'dissolvent'
(from WordNet)
noun
A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" [syn: solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent]
Definition of 'Dissolvent'
From: GCIDE
- Dissolvent \Dis*solv"ent\, n.
- 1. That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent. [1913 Webster]
- Melted in the crucible dissolvents. --A. Smith. [1913 Webster]
- The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate dissolvent to the truce. --Mothley. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Med.) A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'dissolvent'
From: GCIDE
- dissolvent \dis*solv"ent\, a. [L. dissolvens, -entis, p. pr. of dissolvere.] Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach. --Ray. [1913 Webster]