Meaning
solvent, remover
- A chemical substance capable of dissolving another substance.
- A commercial liquid used for cleaning or removing paint, varnish, or nail polish.
In a sentence
Usa un po' di solvente per togliere lo smalto dalle unghie.
Use a little solvent to remove the polish from your nails.
Bisogna conservare questo solvente chimico lontano da fonti di calore.
This chemical solvent must be stored away from heat sources.
Hai comprato il solvente per pulire i pennelli?
Did you buy the solvent to clean the paintbrushes?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| solvente | masculine · singular |
| solventi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday speech, 'il solvente' often refers to nail polish remover ('solvente per unghie').