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solvent vs carbolic acid

carbolic acid vs solvent

solvent and carbolic acid both are nouns.

solvent is an adjective but carbolic acid is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
solvent Yes Yes No No
carbolic acid Yes No No No
As nouns, carbolic acid is a hyponym of solvent; that is, carbolic acid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solvent:
  • solvent: a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
  • carbolic acid: a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
solvent (noun) carbolic acid (noun)
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
solvent (adjective) carbolic acid (adjective)
capable of meeting financial obligations
Difference between solvent and carbolic acid

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