1650s, "able to pay all one owes," from French solvent, from Latin solventem (nominative solvens), present participle of solvere "loosen, dissolve" (see solve).
solvent (n.)
"substance able to dissolve other substances," 1670s, from Latin solventem (see solvent (n.)).
雙語例句
1. Lead is more solvent in acidic water.
鉛在酸性水中更易溶解。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. We must cut back on expenditure in order to remain solvent.
我們應(yīng)減少開支,以備急用.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Gasoline is a solvent liquid which removes grease spots.