Word Meaning

Meaning of "dissolvent" and the crossword clue

- Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach.
- That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent.
- A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc.