solvents
Paint thinner, acetone
Solvents is the plural of solvent.
A solvent is a liquid that dissolves other substances—water is the universal solvent, while industrial solvents like acetone or turpentine dissolve oils, paints, and adhesives.
The adjective solvent means having enough money to pay debts: The company remained solvent through the recession.
Solvents often appear in warnings about ventilation and flammability.
Volatile organic solvent
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
hexane · chloroform · ether · isopropanol · benzene · turpentine · naphtha · trichloroethylene
Liable to sudden change
- vaporizeConvert to gas
- evaporateTransition to gaseous state
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
vapor pressure · distill · aerate · ventilation · drying · quick-drying · residue-free · condense
Product from crude processing
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- extractionAct of removing
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- refineryIndustrial purification facility
synthesis · polymerization · coatings · resins · adhesives · plastics · rubber · degreasing
Oil-dissolving cleaner
- paint removerDissolves dried coatings
- stain removerProduct that eliminates blemishes
- spot cleanerPortable upholstery cleaning device
- nail polish removerDissolves fingertip lacquer
dry cleaning · brake cleaner · tar remover · adhesive remover · residue · gunk · buildup · wipe
Substance absorbed by solvent
- miscibleAble to blend homogeneously
- homogeneousAlike in composition throughout
- mixtureCombined but unbonded substances
- dispersionScattering across space
dilute · solvation · partition · leach · elute · extraction · polar · nonpolar
Capable of causing harm
- flammableProne to ignition
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- MSDSChemical hazard information document
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
respirator · gloves · fume hood · disposal · carcinogenic · neurotoxic · inhalation · exposure
acetone
Volatile organic solvent
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
xylene · hexane · chloroform · ether · isopropanol · benzene · turpentine · naphtha · trichloroethylene · perchloroethylene
volatile
Liable to sudden change
- vaporizeConvert to gas
- evaporateTransition to gaseous state
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
fumes · vapor pressure · distill · aerate · ventilation · drying · quick-drying · residue-free · condense · recovery
petrochemical
Product from crude processing
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- extractionAct of removing
- distillationPurification via vaporization
refinery · synthesis · polymerization · coatings · resins · adhesives · plastics · rubber · degreasing · paint thinner
degreaser
Oil-dissolving cleaner
- paint removerDissolves dried coatings
- stain removerProduct that eliminates blemishes
- spot cleanerPortable upholstery cleaning device
nail polish remover · dry cleaning · brake cleaner · tar remover · adhesive remover · residue · gunk · buildup · wipe · soak
solute
Substance absorbed by solvent
- miscibleAble to blend homogeneously
- homogeneousAlike in composition throughout
- mixtureCombined but unbonded substances
dispersion · dilute · solvation · partition · leach · elute · extraction · polar · nonpolar · aqueous
toxic
Capable of causing harm
ventilation · respirator · gloves · fume hood · disposal · carcinogenic · neurotoxic · inhalation · exposure · threshold
- industrial suppliesfasteners, bolts, screws, washers, bearings
- hazmathazmat suit, hazmat, hazardous materials, biohazard, dangerous goods
- toxic hazardstoxic exposure, asbestos, arsenic, neurotoxins, benzene
- hazmat handlinghazmat, dangerous goods, hazmat labels, placards, warning labels
- shop wasteswarf, filings, chips, turnings, grindings
- art worldartist, painter, painting, paintings, sculpture
solventsadhesives
Bonding substances
binders · coagulants · fixatives · hardeners · solidifiers
- universal solventDissolves any substance
- chlorinated solventsHalogenated organic degreasers
- solvent fumesGases from dissolving liquids
- chemical solventLiquid that dissolves solutes
- organic solventsCarbon-compound liquids for dissolving
- financial solvencyAbility to pay debts