A solvent is a compound that can dissolve another substance. As far as my knowledge they do not have another word to describe it unless you want to say the solution that does the dissolving. In case you want to know, the substance that gets dissolved is called the solute
Solvents can also be toxic if inhaled or ingested, and may have environmental impacts if not disposed of properly.
Also nonpolar solvents.
There are several types of solvents, including polar solvents (e.g. water, alcohols) and non-polar solvents (e.g. hydrocarbons, acetone). Other types include protic solvents (e.g. alcohols, water) and aprotic solvents (e.g. acetone, dimethyl sulfoxide). Specialty solvents such as supercritical fluids (e.g. supercritical CO2) and ionic liquids are also gaining importance.
Solvents are typically liquids, but they can also be in the form of gases or solids. They vary in color, odor, and viscosity depending on the specific chemical composition. Some common solvents include water, acetone, and ethanol.
The solubility of zinc oxide varies in different solvents. It is generally insoluble in water but can dissolve in acidic or basic solutions. In organic solvents, such as ethanol or acetone, zinc oxide is also insoluble.
Common solvents that can dissolve lacquer include acetone, ethanol, and lacquer thinner. It is important to always test a small inconspicuous area first and follow proper safety precautions when working with these solvents.
Soap is typically soluble in water, as it is used to create soap solutions. Soap can also generally dissolve in other polar solvents such as ethanol or glycerol, but not well in non-polar solvents such as oil or petrol.
The words "solvent" and "drug" are extremely broad, and so there are some compounds that are both solvents and drugs. But one does not indicate the other, at all. Also, the solvents that are drugs (in the fact that they exert a pharmacokinetic effect) are not all the same in there workings and properties as a drug.
Iodine can be dissolved in various solvents, such as ethanol, water, or organic solvents like acetone or chloroform. Heat can also help speed up the dissolution process.
solvents are sniffed only
Terpenoids are generally soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and diethyl ether. Polypeptides are typically soluble in water but may also dissolve in polar organic solvents like methanol. Flavonoids are soluble in polar solvents such as methanol and ethanol. Alkaloids can be soluble in various organic solvents depending on their structure. Steroids are commonly soluble in non-polar organic solvents like chloroform and ether.
Cyclohexanol is most soluble in polar solvents such as water, due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds. It can also dissolve in organic solvents like ethanol or acetone.