英語

solvent

gb/sˈɑlvənt/ us/sˈɑlvənt/
B2 英語
~ 9300
語義
0件の語義
名詞 technical B2 entity
1

liquid that dissolves other substances

A liquid that can break up another substance and mix with it to make a clear mixture.

用法パターン: a solvent for [substance]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solvent' with 'solution'. The solvent is the liquid that does the dissolving; the solution is the final clear mixture of solvent and solute.
類義語
diluent (More technical; emphasizes that it dilutes another substance, used mainly in scientific contexts.)
対義語
solute (The substance being dissolved, not the liquid that does the dissolving.)
コロケーション
organic solvent |polar solvent |nonpolar solvent |industrial solvent |water as a solvent |solvent mixture
テーマ
science |chemistry |education
例文
  • Water is often called the universal solvent because it can dissolve so many substances.
  • Use an organic solvent to remove the grease from the metal surface.
  • Acetone is a common solvent in nail polish remover.
  • The paint manufacturer recommends a specific solvent for cleaning the brushes.
  • Different dyes require different solvents to dissolve properly.
学習者向け例文
  • Water is a very important solvent in chemistry.
  • This cleaner has a strong solvent that removes oil.
  • The salt melts in the solvent and makes a clear liquid.
  • We used alcohol as a solvent in the experiment.
  • The teacher showed how sugar disappears in the solvent.
adjective B2 property
2

able to pay all debts

Having enough money to pay all the money you owe.

用法パターン: [someone]/[a company] is solvent
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solvent' with 'solution' because they look similar. 'Solvent' here is about money and debts; 'solution' is an answer to a problem or a liquid mixture.
類義語
financially stable (More everyday and descriptive; slightly broader, as it can also mean not struggling with money, not only able to pay debts.)
対義語
insolvent (Legal and financial opposite; describes not being able to pay debts when they are due.)
コロケーション
remain solvent |stay solvent |keep [a company] solvent |financially solvent |barely solvent |no longer solvent
テーマ
business |economics |law |finance
例文
  • Despite the economic downturn, the company has remained solvent.
  • New regulations are designed to keep banks solvent during a crisis.
  • If the business is no longer solvent, the owners may have to declare bankruptcy.
  • The court must decide whether the firm is solvent or insolvent.
  • Good cash-flow management is essential to stay solvent.
学習者向け例文
  • The small shop is still solvent.
  • The bank is solvent and can pay all customers.
  • He worked hard to keep his business solvent.
  • The company was not solvent and had to close.
  • We want to stay solvent during the hard year.
adjective technical C1 property
3

able to dissolve other substances

Having the power to break up another substance and mix with it to make a clear liquid.

用法パターン: [liquid] is solvent in/for [substance]
よくある間違い:
Learners often confuse the adjective 'solvent' with the noun 'solvent'. As an adjective, it describes the ability to dissolve; as a noun, it is the liquid itself.
類義語
dissolving (Plain-English participle used informally to describe the ability to dissolve; less precise than the technical adjective 'solvent'.)
対義語
non-solvent (Describes something that does not have the ability to dissolve another substance in a given context.)
コロケーション
highly solvent |strongly solvent |solvent in water |solvent in organic solvents |solvent medium |solvent properties
テーマ
science |chemistry |education
例文
  • Carbon tetrachloride is not solvent in water but is solvent in many organic liquids.
  • At higher temperatures, the liquid becomes more strongly solvent.
  • The researchers chose a more solvent medium to increase the reaction rate.
  • Alcohol is more solvent for this dye than water is.
  • A gas can be solvent in certain liquids under high pressure.
学習者向け例文
  • The liquid is solvent in hot water.
  • This oil is not solvent in water.
  • Some chemicals are solvent in alcohol but not in water.
  • The teacher said the gas is solvent only under high pressure.
  • We need a more solvent liquid for this powder.
名詞 formal C1 entity
4

person or company able to pay debts

A person or business that has enough money to pay all the money it owes.

用法パターン: [someone]/[a company] is a solvent
よくある間違い:
This noun use is rare and mainly legal or formal. Learners should normally use the adjective form: 'The company is solvent,' rather than 'The company is a solvent.'
類義語
creditworthy (Focuses on being considered safe to lend money to; often used by banks and lenders.)
対義語
debtor (Emphasizes the role as someone who owes money, often in contrast with a solvent party who can pay what is owed.)
コロケーション
remain a solvent |be declared a solvent |treat [someone] as a solvent |determine whether [entity] is a solvent
テーマ
business |law |economics |finance
例文
  • The court ruled that the firm should be treated as a solvent, not as an insolvent.
  • As a solvent, the company was allowed to continue trading during the restructuring.
  • In this agreement, each party must remain a solvent throughout the term of the contract.
学習者向け例文
  • The bank sees him as a solvent.
  • The judge said the company is a solvent.
  • Each partner in the deal must be a solvent.
  • The report calls the business a solvent with strong cash flow.
文法
辞書形
solvent
IPA
GB/sˈɑlvənt/
US/sˈɑlvənt/
音節・強勢
solvent (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (solvent)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: solvent
Noun
  • Base: solvent
  • Plural: solvent, solvents
関連語
Forms
solvents noun
Core family
dissolve verb B1 solution noun A2 soluble adjective
Related words
solute noun
Negative and opposite forms
insoluble adjective
Advanced or less common
solubility noun
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