chemical solvent
Liquid that dissolves
A chemical solvent is a substance—usually liquid—that dissolves other materials to form a solution.
Water is the most common solvent; organic solvents like acetone, alcohol, and turpentine dissolve substances water cannot.
Solvents are essential in cleaning, manufacturing, and laboratory work: The paint thinner acts as a chemical solvent to remove dried coatings.
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- nail polish removerDissolves fingertip lacquer
- bioethanolFuel from fermented plants
- hexaneC6H14 alkane solvent
- isopropyl alcoholVolatile antiseptic solvent
rubbing alcohol · toluene · carbon tetrachloride · dry cleaning fluid · petroleum ether · chloroform · naphtha · water · xylene · mineral spirits · white spirit · turpentine · glycerol · benzene · pyridine · methylated spirits · degreaser · industrial cleaner
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