adj :  that dissolves or can dissolve < fluids>  < action of water> 
, n :  a substance capable of or used in dissolving or dispersing one or more other substances : esp  :  a liquid component of a solution present in greater amount than the solute <water is a good for many salts, alcohol for many resins, and ether for fats>  .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:   sulfonate 
 
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