A1 noun Neutral

solvent

/ˈsɒlvənt/

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

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1

Water is the most common solvent used in the kitchen.

Water is the most typical liquid used to dissolve things for cooking.

2

The technician must choose a suitable solvent for the chemical reaction.

The worker needs to pick the right liquid to dissolve the chemicals.

3

You can use this solvent to get the paint off your hands.

Use this liquid to clean the paint from your skin.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
solvent
Verb
dissolve
Adverb
solubly
Adjektiv
soluble
Verwandt
solubility
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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

1

Water is the most common solvent used in the kitchen.

everyday

Water is the most typical liquid used to dissolve things for cooking.

2

The technician must choose a suitable solvent for the chemical reaction.

formal

The worker needs to pick the right liquid to dissolve the chemicals.

3

You can use this solvent to get the paint off your hands.

informal

Use this liquid to clean the paint from your skin.

4

The experiment requires an organic solvent to dissolve the lipids.

academic

The science test needs a special carbon-based liquid to break down fats.

5

We are looking for a cheaper solvent for our cleaning products.

business

Our company wants a less expensive liquid to use in our cleaners.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
solvent
Verb
dissolve
Adverb
solubly
Adjektiv
soluble
Verwandt
solubility

Häufige Kollokationen

organic solvent a chemical liquid containing carbon
universal solvent a substance like water that dissolves many things
industrial solvent a strong liquid used for cleaning in factories
volatile solvent a liquid that turns into gas very quickly
solvent cleaner a cleaning product made from chemical liquids

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

solvent vs solute

The solvent does the dissolving (like water), while the solute is the thing that gets dissolved (like salt).

solvent vs solution

A solution is the final mixture of the solvent and the solute combined.

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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.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mix up 'solvent' and 'solute'. Just remember that the solvent is usually the larger part of the mix (the liquid).

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'SOLVE'. A solvent 'solves' the problem of a solid by turning it into a liquid.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'solventem', which means 'loosening' or 'untying'.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun often used with the definite article 'the' can be modified by adjectives like 'organic' or 'chemical'

Schnelles Quiz

When making salt water, the water acts as the ______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: solvent

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