French word

solvant

Pronunciation

IPA/sɔlvɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsolvent

Example

Ce solvant dissout bien la peinture.

This solvent dissolves paint well.

Illustration for solvant (solvent)

More examples

Le solvant a une odeur forte.

The solvent has a strong odor.

Core concept

A liquid that breaks apart another substance and carries it into a uniform solution.

Similar words

nettoyant: A cleaning agent or liquid that removes dirt and dust.
détachant: A stain remover for treating marks on fabric or clothing.

Definition in French

Substance, généralement liquide, capable de dissoudre une autre substance pour former une solution, utilisée en chimie, dans l'industrie ou pour le nettoyage.

Word origin

Solvant comes from Latin solvere, meaning 'to loosen or dissolve', through its present participle solvens, and became a modern chemistry term.

Usage tips

  • Solvant is masculine, as in un solvant and ce solvant, and its final t is silent.

Related words

  • dissolvantdissolving agentnoun
  • solvatationsolvationnoun

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