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solvent

[ˈsɒlvənt]
noun
  1. A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

  2. That which resolves.

    "a solvent of mystery"

adjective
  1. Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

  2. Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.

Antonymsinsolvent

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