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Definition of
solvent noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
solvent
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈsɑlvənt
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[
uncountable
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countable
]
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a substance, especially a liquid, that can dissolve another substance
industrial solvents for removing oil
solvent cleaners
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