solvent
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solvent
A usually liquid substance that is able to dissolve other solid, liquid, or gaseous substances without chemically changing itself. The result is a homogeneous mixture known as a solution.
Zum Reinigen des Pinsels benötigen Sie ein spezielles Lösungsmittel, um die Ölfarbe zu entfernen.
To clean the brush, you need a special solvent to remove the oil paint.
The word is made up of 'Lösung' (solution, from 'auflösen' — to dissolve) and 'Mittel' (agent / means). So it is literally an agent used to dissolve something. The 's' is a linking sound that connects the two parts of the word.
Aceton ist ein bekanntes Lösungsmittel für Nagellack.
Acetone is a well-known solvent for nail polish.
'Lösungsmittel' (solvent) is a technical term from chemistry, but it is also used in everyday life in specific contexts such as renovation, crafts, or cleaning.
Tragen Sie beim Umgang mit diesem Lösungsmittel bitte Handschuhe.
Please wear gloves when handling this solvent.
The purpose of the solvent is often given with 'zum' + infinitive or 'für' + noun. It serves to remove or dissolve a particular substance.
Ich brauche ein Lösungsmittel zum Entfernen von Kleberesten.
I need a solvent for removing adhesive residue.
