dissolving agent 1

noundomain: substance

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

Examples

1.the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution

Synonyms

solvent 1
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
dissolvent 1
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
dissolver 1
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
resolvent 1
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

Hyponym

acetone 1

noun

the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics

chlorobenzene 1

noun

a colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDT and other organic compounds

carbolic acid 1

noun

a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally

carbon tetrachloride 1

noun

a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined

hexane 1

noun

a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent

Substance_holonym

miscella 1

noun

a solution or mixture containing an extracted oil or grease.