Solvents: Meaning, Classification, Applications and More

Shreejidyechemgujara01 Jan, 2021Science

A solvent is a chemical substance that is capable of dissolving another substance (solute) without causing any chemical change. The word �solvent� has been derived from the Latin word �solvo�, which means to untie or loosen. Solvents form an indispensable part of chemical reactions that take place.