SOLVENT

solvent. Solvent, a. able to pay debts, dissolving, easing

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Sol″vent (sŏl″vent), a. [[L. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. See Solvable.]] 1. 1. Having the power of dissolving; dissolving; as, a solvent fluid. “The solvent body.” Boyle.
2. 2. Able or sufficient to pay all just debts; as, a solvent merchant; the estate is solvent.