solvent
A substance, usually a liquid, that is used to dissolve another substance to create a mixture. In science, it is the part of a solution that is present in the largest amount.
Beispiele
3 von 5Water is the most common solvent used in the kitchen.
Water is the most typical liquid used to dissolve things for cooking.
The technician must choose a suitable solvent for the chemical reaction.
The worker needs to pick the right liquid to dissolve the chemicals.
You can use this solvent to get the paint off your hands.
Use this liquid to clean the paint from your skin.
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Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'SOLVE'. A solvent 'solves' the problem of a solid by turning it into a liquid.
Schnelles Quiz
When making salt water, the water acts as the ______.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: solvent
Beispiele
Water is the most common solvent used in the kitchen.
everydayWater is the most typical liquid used to dissolve things for cooking.
The technician must choose a suitable solvent for the chemical reaction.
formalThe worker needs to pick the right liquid to dissolve the chemicals.
You can use this solvent to get the paint off your hands.
informalUse this liquid to clean the paint from your skin.
The experiment requires an organic solvent to dissolve the lipids.
academicThe science test needs a special carbon-based liquid to break down fats.
We are looking for a cheaper solvent for our cleaning products.
businessOur company wants a less expensive liquid to use in our cleaners.
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Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
universal solvent
water, because it dissolves so many substances
non-polar solvent
a liquid that does not have an electrical charge
solvent-based
made using a chemical liquid rather than water
Wird oft verwechselt mit
The solvent does the dissolving (like water), while the solute is the thing that gets dissolved (like salt).
A solution is the final mixture of the solvent and the solute combined.
Nutzungshinweise
In science, 'solvent' is usually a noun referring to a liquid. In finance, it can be an adjective meaning a person or company has enough money to pay their debts.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often mix up 'solvent' and 'solute'. Just remember that the solvent is usually the larger part of the mix (the liquid).
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'SOLVE'. A solvent 'solves' the problem of a solid by turning it into a liquid.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin word 'solventem', which means 'loosening' or 'untying'.
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
When making salt water, the water acts as the ______.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: solvent
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