
Solvent
Common Usage
Solvent as a noun is widely used in science to describe a substance that dissolves others.

In the experiment, the solvent quickly dissolved the colored powder.
Type Matters
Different solvents are used depending on the substance you need to dissolve.

Oil-based paint requires a strong solvent for cleanup.
Solubility Limits
Even good solvents have limits on how much they can dissolve before becoming saturated.

Salt can dissolve in water, but only until the water becomes saturated.
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