Lösungsmittel — meaning in English

English meaning

• diluent noun Something used to make a substance weaker by adding liquid to it.
• solvent noun A liquid that dissolves another substance to form a solution.

Senses

Lösungsmittel is used for these senses in English:

• diluent (analytical chemistry) A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
• solvent A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

diluent — full definition

1. noun Something used to make a substance weaker by adding liquid to it.
2. noun A liquid added to a sample to weaken it before it is tested.
3. noun A substance used to thin the blood, or a weak drink.

solvent — full definition

1. noun A liquid that dissolves another substance to form a solution.
2. adjective Financially sound, with enough assets to cover all debts.

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