Chemistry term for a liquid that dissolves a solute to form a solution. Common in scientific and industrial contexts.
水は最も一般的な溶媒の一つです。
Water is one of the most common solvents.
この反応には有機溶媒が必要だ。
This reaction requires an organic solvent.
solvation
organochloride solvent
Compound of 溶 (dissolve) and 媒 (medium, intermediary). The kanji combination directly conveys 'dissolving medium'.