A1 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
solvent
Verb
dissolve
Advérbio
solubly
Adjetivo
soluble
Relacionado
solubility
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: solvent

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
solvent
Verb
dissolve
Advérbio
solubly
Adjetivo
soluble
Relacionado
solubility

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: solvent

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