■ adjective
1》 having assets in excess of liabilities.
2》 able to dissolve other substances.
■ noun
1》 the liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.
↘a liquid used for dissolving other substances.
2》 something that weakens or dispels a particular attitude or situation.
Derivatives
solvency noun
Origin
C17: from L. ~- , solvere 'loose, unfasten'.