Meaning & Definition of Solvent in English

1. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

• "The solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"

2. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• "They were trying to find a peaceful solution"

• "The answers were in the back of the book"

• "He computed the result to four decimal places"

1. Capable of meeting financial obligations