| solvency | (n) the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due, Ant. insolvency |
| solvent | (n) a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances, Syn. resolvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, Example: the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution |
| solvent | (adj) capable of meeting financial obligations, Ant. insolvent |
| Solvency | n. [ See Solvent. ] The quality or state of being solvent. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Solvend | n. [ L. solvendus to be loosened or dissolved, fr. solvere. See Solution. ] A substance to be dissolved. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Solvent | a. [ L. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. See Solvable. ] |
| Solvent | n. (Chem.) A substance (usually liquid) suitable for, or employed in, solution, or in dissolving something; |