Liquids, usually petroleum based that can dissolve solids and keep them in solution; may contribute to pollution through evaporation. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20453
Liquids that dissolve other substances (solutes), generally solids, without any change in chemical composition, as, water containing sugar. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973