solvent

adjective

Capable of meeting financial obligations.

adjective

Capable of dissolving another substance.

noun

A substance in which another substance is dissolved, forming a solution.

noun

A substance, usually a liquid, capable of dissolving another substance.

noun

Something that solves or explains.

Having the power of dissolving: as, a solvent body.

Able or sufficient to pay all just debts: as, a solvent person or estate.

noun

Any fluid or substance that dissolves or renders other bodies liquid; a menstruum.

noun

A substance (usually liquid) suitable for, or employed in, solution, or in dissolving something