1650s, "able to pay all one owes," from French solvent, from Latin solventem (nominative solvens), present participle of solvere "loosen, dissolve" (see solve).
solvent (n.)
"substance able to dissolve other substances," 1670s, from Latin solventem (see solvent (n.)).
权威例句
1. Lead is more solvent in acidic water.
铅在酸性水中更易溶解。
2. We must cut back on expenditure in order to remain solvent.
我们应减少开支,以备急用.
3. Gasoline is a solvent liquid which removes grease spots.