Definitions for: Dissolvent

[n] a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

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.

Melted in the crucible dissolvents. --A. Smith.

The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate
dissolvent to the truce. --Mothley.

2. (Med.) A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions
in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc.

Synonyms: dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent

See Also: acetone, alcahest, alkahest, carbolic acid, carbon tet, carbon tetrachloride, dimethyl ketone, hexane, hydroxybenzene, medium, methylbenzene, naphtha, oxybenzene, perchloromethane, phenol, phenylic acid, propanone, remover, tetrachloromethane, toluene, universal solvent, xylene, xylol

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