A1 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
solvent
Verb
dissolve
부사
solubly
형용사
soluble
관련
solubility
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: solvent

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
solvent
Verb
dissolve
부사
solubly
형용사
soluble
관련
solubility

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: solvent

science 관련 단어

radiation

A1

Radiation is energy that travels through space as waves or very small particles. It comes from natural sources like the sun and from machines like X-rays in hospitals.

energy

A1

Energy is the power that comes from things like electricity, coal, or the sun to make machines work or provide heat. It also describes the physical and mental strength that people have to be active and do things.

laser

A1

A laser is a device that produces a very narrow and powerful beam of light. This light can be used for many things, such as cutting materials, performing medical operations, or reading barcodes.

oxygen

A1

A gas with no color, taste, or smell that is necessary for all human and animal life. It makes up about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for the process of breathing.

solution

A1

A solution is a liquid mixture where a solid or gas is fully mixed into a liquid. It also means the correct answer to a problem or a difficult puzzle.

hypothesize

B2

To suggest a possible explanation for something based on limited evidence, used as a starting point for further investigation.

velocity

A1

Velocity describes how fast an object moves in a specific direction. It is a technical word for speed used often in science and math.

momentum

A1

Momentum is the power that a moving object has to keep moving. It depends on how heavy the object is and how fast it is going. It is also used to describe a plan or project that is growing and becoming more successful.

magnetism

A1

Magnetism is a physical force that pulls certain metals toward each other or pushes them away. It is also used to describe a special charm that attracts people to a person.

wavelength

A1

Wavelength is the distance between two peaks of a light or sound wave. It is also used to describe when people have the same ideas and understand each other.

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