dissolving agent 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
Examples
- 1.the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution
Hypernym
medium 7
noun
an intervening substance through which something is achieved
Substance_meronym
miscella 1
noun
a solution or mixture containing an extracted oil or grease.
EnglishHyponym
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
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.
