C1 adjective Formal

cosolvment

/koʊˈsɒlv.mənt/

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

Exemplos

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The chemist added a small amount of ethanol to act as a cosolvment agent for the organic dye.

The chemist added a small amount of ethanol to act as a cosolvment agent for the organic dye.

2

The committee recommended a cosolvment strategy to address the overlapping issues of poverty and education.

The committee recommended a cosolvment strategy to address the overlapping issues of poverty and education.

3

It turns out that adding this extra bit of heat was cosolvment, making the whole mixture clear up instantly.

It turns out that adding this extra bit of heat was cosolvment, making the whole mixture clear up instantly.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cosolvency
Verb
cosolve
Advérbio
cosolvmently
Adjetivo
cosolvment
Relacionado
cosolvent
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'CO-' (together) and 'SOLVE' (to loosen). A cosolvment agent is a 'helper' that works 'together' to 'solve' the problem of something not dissolving.

Quiz rápido

The addition of a _______ agent was necessary to ensure the polymer was fully absorbed into the mixture.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cosolvment

Exemplos

1

The chemist added a small amount of ethanol to act as a cosolvment agent for the organic dye.

everyday

The chemist added a small amount of ethanol to act as a cosolvment agent for the organic dye.

2

The committee recommended a cosolvment strategy to address the overlapping issues of poverty and education.

formal

The committee recommended a cosolvment strategy to address the overlapping issues of poverty and education.

3

It turns out that adding this extra bit of heat was cosolvment, making the whole mixture clear up instantly.

informal

It turns out that adding this extra bit of heat was cosolvment, making the whole mixture clear up instantly.

4

Quantitative analysis reveals that the cosolvment interaction significantly reduces the activation energy of the reaction.

academic

Quantitative analysis reveals that the cosolvment interaction significantly reduces the activation energy of the reaction.

5

Our firm is looking for a cosolvment partner to help liquefy these stagnant assets through a joint venture.

business

Our firm is looking for a cosolvment partner to help liquefy these stagnant assets through a joint venture.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cosolvency
Verb
cosolve
Advérbio
cosolvmently
Adjetivo
cosolvment
Relacionado
cosolvent

Colocações comuns

cosolvment agent cosolvment agent
cosolvment property cosolvment property
cosolvment effect cosolvment effect
cosolvment action cosolvment action
cosolvment ratio cosolvment ratio

Frases Comuns

in a cosolvment capacity

in a cosolvment capacity

exhibit cosolvment power

exhibit cosolvment power

cosolvment potential

cosolvment potential

Frequentemente confundido com

cosolvment vs cosolvent

Cosolvent is the standard noun for the substance itself, while cosolvment is the rarer adjectival form describing the property.

cosolvment vs solvent

A solvent is the primary dissolving liquid; a cosolvment factor is a secondary aid.

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Notas de uso

The term is highly technical and primarily found in chemical engineering or specialized problem-solving contexts. It should be used to describe the function of an auxiliary component that helps another component reach a state of solution or resolution.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the noun 'cosolvent' when they intend to use an adjective, or they misinterpret the suffix '-ment' as indicating a noun (like 'government') rather than a descriptive state.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'CO-' (together) and 'SOLVE' (to loosen). A cosolvment agent is a 'helper' that works 'together' to 'solve' the problem of something not dissolving.

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Origem da palavra

Formed from the prefix 'co-' (together) + 'solve' (from Latin solvere, 'to loosen') + the suffix '-ment', adapted here for technical adjectival use.

Padrões gramaticais

used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun lacks a standard comparative or superlative form can function as a predicative adjective in technical reports

Quiz rápido

The addition of a _______ agent was necessary to ensure the polymer was fully absorbed into the mixture.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cosolvment

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A1

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and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

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A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

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This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

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for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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