— solventless , adj. — solvently , adv.
/sol"veuhnt/ , adj.
1. able to pay all just debts.
2. having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
n.
3. a substance that dissolves another to form a solution: Water is a solvent for sugar.
4. something that solves or explains.
[ 1620-30; solvent- (s. of solvens ), prp. of solvere to loosen. See SOLVE, -ENT ]