solvency
nounUK /ˈsɒlvənsi/
US /ˈsɑːlvənsi/
Solvency means having enough money to pay what you owe.
The bank checked the company's solvency before giving it a loan.
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2. The ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid.
Sugar's solvency in water makes it easy to sweeten drinks.
3. The state of being able to solve a problem or puzzle.
The solvency of the riddle impressed everyone at the party.
4. In chemistry, the capacity of a solvent to dissolve another substance.
The solvency of alcohol allows it to dissolve many oils.