an intervening substance through which something is achieved

a solution or mixture containing an extracted oil or grease.

cause to go into a solution

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

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

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

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

a solution or mixture containing an extracted oil or grease.