Reagent vs. Solvent

Reagent vs. Solvent — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Reagent and Solvent

Reagentnoun

(chemistry) A compound or mixture of compounds used to treat materials, samples, other compounds or reactants in a laboratory or sometimes an industrial setting.

Solventnoun

A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

Reagentnoun

a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions

Solventnoun

That which resolves.

a solvent of mystery

Solventadjective

Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

Solventadjective

Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.

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Solventnoun

a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances;

the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution

Solventnoun

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem;

they were trying to find a peaceful solutionthe answers were in the back of the bookhe computed the result to four decimal places

Solventadjective

capable of meeting financial obligations