solvent

• Se dit d'une personne ou d'une entreprise qui a suffisamment d'argent pour payer ses dettes ; s'applique aussi à une substance capable d'en dissoudre une autre.

Describes a person or company that has enough money to pay debts; also refers to a substance that can dissolve another substance.

1. Financially stableB2formal

   Having enough money to pay debts and meet financial obligations.

   solvable

   • The company remained solvent despite the economic downturn.
   • He managed to keep his business solvent for over a decade.
   • Being solvent is crucial for long-term financial health.

   Synonymescreditworthyliquid

   Antonymesbankruptbrokedestituteimpecuniousinsolventpennilesspoor

2. Dissolving abilityB2formalscientific

   Capable of dissolving another substance.

   Solvant (capacité à dissoudre)

   • Water is a solvent liquid for many salts and sugars.
   • The solvent properties of acetone make it useful for removing nail polish.
   • Some chemicals are highly solvent and can dissolve plastics.

   Synonymesdissolventresolvent

• Substance, généralement un liquide, capable de dissoudre une autre substance pour former une solution.

A noun referring to a substance, typically a liquid, capable of dissolving another substance to form a solution.

1. Dissolving substanceB2formalscientific

   A liquid that can dissolve another substance to form a solution.

   solvant

   • Water is often called the universal solvent.
   • Acetone is a common solvent used in nail polish remover.
   • The chemist added the solvent to the mixture to dissolve the solid.

   Synonymesdissolventdissolvermenstruum

2. Industrial solventB2formaltechnical

   A chemical liquid used in industrial processes to dissolve or clean materials.

   solvant industriel

   • The factory uses a special solvent to clean metal parts.
   • Paint thinners are powerful solvents that can damage plastic.
   • Workers must wear gloves when handling this solvent.

   Synonymesdissolventthinner