Reagent vs. Solvent
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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 mysterySolventadjective
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 solutionSolventnoun
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 placesSolventadjective
capable of meeting financial obligations
