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solvent
[/ˈsɒlvənt/]
adjective/noun
pl: solvents (noun)
solvente
1.
(adjective) Able to pay all debts; financially stable
The company remained solvent despite the economic crisis.
A empresa manteve-se solvente apesar da crise económica.
2.
(noun) A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
Water is a universal solvent used in many chemical processes.
A água é um solvente universal utilizado em muitos processos químicos.
Synonyms
financially sound
creditworthy
liquid
dissolver
Antonyms
insolvent
bankrupt
indigent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
solvente
Used for both financial and chemical meanings
Rio de Janeiro
solvente
Standard usage
São Paulo
solvente
Standard usage
Portugal
solvente
Standard usage; also used in legal/financial contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
to remain solvent
solvent abuser (person who inhales solvents for intoxication)
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