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solvent

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/ˈsɒlvənt/ · sol-vent

A substance that can dissolve other substances.

Meanings

nounformal

A substance that can dissolve other substances.

ایک مادہ جو دوسرے مادوں کو حل کر سکتا ہے۔

سالونٹ

solvent

Synonyms

dissolvermediumliquidحل کرنے والامائعدھتکار

Antonyms

soluteحل شدہ مادہ

Common Collocations

  • water as a solvent
  • organic solvent
  • solvent extraction

Example Sentences

Water is often used as a solvent in chemical reactions.

پانی کو اکثر کیمیائی ردعمل میں حل کرنے والے کے طور پر استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔

Pani ko aksar keemiaai rad-e-amal mein hal karne wale ke tor par istemaal kiya jata hai.

The solvent helps to dissolve the solid substance more effectively.

سالونٹ ٹھوس مادے کو زیادہ مؤثر طریقے سے حل کرنے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Solvent thos maada ko zyada mo'asar tareeqe se hal karne mein madad karta hai.

Different solvents can yield different results in experiments.

مختلف سالونٹ تجربات میں مختلف نتائج دے سکتے ہیں۔

Mukhtalif solvent tajrabaat mein mukhtalif nataij de sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

solute:A solute is the substance that is dissolved by the solvent.

Word Family

solvable
adjectiveحل پذیر
solvability
nounحل پذیری
dissolve
verbحل کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'solvent' as the 'solving' agent that clears up or mixes substances.

Visualize a glass of water dissolving sugar to remember the concept of a solvent.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "solventem" — dissolving

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from the Latin 'solvere' meaning 'to loosen or dissolve' and entered English in the late 14th century.