solvent
Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assetsAble to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
» Tom's workplace smelled strongly of solvents.
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2 senses(not comparable)Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.
Near-synonyms: above water, in the black
solvent, zahlungsfähig, liquid
платёжеспосо́бныйplatjožesposóbnyj
платоспромо́жнийplatospromóžnyj
(not comparable)Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
- capable of meeting financial obligations
Examples
15 sentencesTom's workplace smelled strongly of solvents.
However, these solvents were identified as carcinogenic.
My responsibility is to keep the company solvent.
deIch bin dafür verantwortlich, die Firma zahlungsfähig zu halten. — Yorwba
Can I use this solvent to dilute my sample?
deKann ich dieses Lösungsmittel verwenden, um meine Probe zu verdünnen? — Dani6187
Anhydrous solvents are essential for many sensitive organic reactions.
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Origin
From French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present particiFrom French solvent, from Latin solventem, accusative singular of solvens, present participle of solvō. By surface analysis, solv(e) + -ent.
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