Meaning of the word dissolvent in English

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dissolvent

US /dɪˈzɒlvənt/
UK /dɪˈzɒlvənt/

Noun

a substance, usually a liquid, that dissolves another substance

Example:
Water is a common dissolvent for many salts.
The chemist used a strong dissolvent to clean the equipment.

Adjective

having the power to dissolve

Example:
The acid has a strong dissolvent effect on metals.
Certain chemicals are highly dissolvent and must be handled with care.
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