Solvent (noun)

1. A substance, such as a liquid, in which other substances are dissolved to form a solution.
2. A substance capable of dissolving other substances.
3. A substance capable of dissolving a particular substance.
4. A company or individual that has enough assets to pay their debts.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin solvent- "loosening", from the verb solvere.

Examples:

1. Water is a common solvent used in chemistry.
2. Ethanol is a popular solvent for perfumes and colognes.
3. The solvent dissolved the paint.
4. The company is solvent and has the ability to pay its debts.
5. The individual was declared solvent by the court.