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noun a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
adjective capable of meeting financial obligations
originFrom French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.
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