solvent

Definitions

solvere (loosen, discharge) + -ent (one that does). A solvent is 'the thing that loosens' — in chemistry it loosens a solid apart into liquid; in finance, a solvent person can loosen (pay off) their debts. Same word, two domains, one metaphor.

Common Collocations

• 1.organic solvent有机溶剂
• 2.universal solvent万能溶剂
• 3.financially solvent财务上有偿债能力
• 4.remain solvent保持偿债能力

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Always use this solvent in a well-ventilated room.

• 2.

  The company stayed solvent through the downturn by cutting costs.

• 3.

  Water is sometimes called the universal solvent.