SOLVENT
Sol"vent, a. Etym: [L. solvens, p.pr. of solvere. See Solvable.]
1. Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. "the solvent body." Boyle.
2. Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.
SOLVENT
Sol"vent, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A substance (usually liquid) suitable for, or employed in, solution, or in dissolving something; as, water is the appropriate solvent of most salts, alcohol of resins, ether of fats, and mercury or acids of metal, etc.
2. That which resolves; as, a solvent of mystery.
SOLVER
Sol"ver, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, solves.
SOLVIBLE
Solv"i*ble, a.
Defn: See Solvable.