noun
- a person or thing that dissolves something
- a substance used to dissolve or break down another substance
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Water is an effective dissolver of salt and sugar.
- The chemist used a dissolver to break down the compound.
- Paint thinner acts as a dissolver for dried paint.
- The dissolver in the cleaning product removes stubborn stains.
- Acetone is a common dissolver used in laboratories.