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solvente

[sol-VEN-tuh]
adjective/nounmasculine/femininepl: solventes
solvent
1. (adjective) Capable of paying debts; financially sound
The company remains solvent despite economic challenges.
A empresa permanece solvente apesar dos desafios econômicos.
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 usado em muitos processos químicos.
3. (adjective) Able to dissolve or liquefy other substances
Acetone is a strong solvent for removing paint.
A acetona é um solvente forte para remover tinta.
Synonyms
pagadordissolventelíquido dissolvente
Antonyms
insolventeinadimplente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solvente
Standard usage in both financial and chemical contexts
Portugal
solvente
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

empresa solvente (solvent company)
solvente químico (chemical solvent)
pessoa solvente (solvent person - financially reliable)
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