noun
- substances that have the power to dissolve other materials
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The laboratory stored various dissolvents in labeled containers.
- Water is one of the most common dissolvents in nature.
- Industrial dissolvents are used to break down stubborn materials.
- The chemist tested different dissolvents to find the most effective one.
- Safety protocols must be followed when handling strong dissolvents.
- These dissolvents can dissolve both organic and inorganic compounds.