Definition

Noun: A substance, typically a liquid, that has the ability to dissolve another substance (the solute) to form a homogeneous mixture called a solution. The resolvent itself does not undergo a change of state in this process.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• Chemical Context: In chemistry, "resolvent" is a more formal or technical synonym for "solvent." It emphasizes the of dissolving.
  • The experiment required a resolvent that would not react with the sample.

Variants and Related Words

• Solvent (noun): The most common and direct synonym for "resolvent."
• Dissolvent (noun): Another less common synonym, directly from the verb "dissolve."
• Menstruum (noun): An archaic or highly technical term for a solvent, especially one used to extract plant principles.

Synonyms

• Solvent
• Dissolvent
• Diluent (specifically a liquid used to dilute)
• Thinner (a solvent used to reduce viscosity, e.g., paint thinner)

Related Phrases

• Solvent power: The ability of a resolvent to dissolve a given solute.
  • The solvent power of this chemical is too high for the plastic container.

Noun

1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
   • the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution