Found 2 items, similar to dissolvent.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: dissolvent dissolvent n : a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; “the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution” [syn: solvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent]
English → English (gcide) Definition: dissolvent dissolvent \dis*solv"ent\, a. [L. dissolvens, -entis, p. pr. of dissolvere.] Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach. --Ray. [1913 Webster]