solvent
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution, usually present in the larger amount.
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Which word fits the gap? "Water is often called the universal _____ because it dissolves so many different substances."
Answer: solvent
In your own words, what does "solvent" mean?
The substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution, usually present in the larger amount.
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