solvent
adj[usu pred 通常作表语]
1 having enough money to pay one's debts; not in debt 有偿付能力; 不负债
He's never solvent. 他总也还不清债.
2 (fml 文) that can dissolve another substance 有溶解力
the solvent action of water 水的溶解作用. solvent, n (U, C]
substance (esp a liquid) that can dissolve another substance 溶剂; 溶媒
Petrol is a good grease solvent, ie dissolves grease well. 汽油是一种有效的油脂溶剂.
OK. We can get some more tomorrow. We should finish the floor now. Can you take the other end of this piece of wood? Now you have to pull it to make the surface smooth like that.