1. dissolvent - Noun
2. dissolvent - Adjective
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 dictionarythe solvent does not change its state in forming a solution Source: Internet