Etymology

(adjective) From French solvent, from Latin solventem (nominative: solvens, present participle of solvere).

Noun

solvent (plural solvents)

1. A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

Adjective

solvent (not comparable)

1. Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

Antonyms

• insolvent

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