Solvent

Definition

A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute (a chemically different liquid, solid or gas), resulting in a solution.

Related terms

Solute: This is what gets dissolved by the solvent - like our party guests.

Solution: The result when a solute is fully dissolved in a solvent - the successful party.

Concentration: How much solute is dissolved in the solvent - akin to how many guests are at our party.