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- [sol-vuh nt]
- /ˈsɒl vənt/
- /ˈsɒl.vənt/
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- [sol-vuh nt]
- /ˈsɒl vənt/
Definitions of solvents word
- adjective solvents able to pay all just debts. 1
- adjective solvents having the power of dissolving; causing solution. 1
- noun solvents a substance that dissolves another to form a solution: Water is a solvent for sugar. 1
- noun solvents something that solves or explains. 1
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Origin of solvents
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin solvent- (stem of solvēns), present participle of solvere to loosen. See solve, -ent
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Parts of speech for Solvents
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solvents popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for solvents
noun solvents
- cleansers — Plural form of cleanser.
- decoctions — Plural form of decoction.
- diluents — Plural form of diluent.
- emulsions — Plural form of emulsion.
- fumigants — Plural form of fumigant.
Antonyms for solvents
adjective solvents
- bankrupts — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bankrupt.
- insolvents — Plural form of insolvent.
Top questions with solvents
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