Definition of "solvent" in English

noun

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

   • Holonym: solution

2. That which resolves.

   • It explains. And explanation is the true solvent of mystery.

adjective

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

   • Near-synonyms: above water, in the black

2. Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.