dissolvent
Speech parts
1. dissolvent - Noun
2. dissolvent - Adjective
Meaning
Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach.
That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent.
A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
solvent
dissolver
resolvent
dissolving agent
solution
acid
biting
rusting
erosive
acerbic
acrid
menstruum
acetonic
diluent
dissoluble
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the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution