Menstruum
[menstruәm]
Definition
(n.) Any substance which dissolves a solid body; a solvent.
Editor: Lou
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Solvent, medium.
Edited by Leah
Definition
n. any fluid substance which dissolves a solid body.
Typist: Miguel
Examples
- In applying them for the purpose of obtaining instantaneous light, they were mixed together in an adhesive menstruum, into which the ends of small rectangular matches were dipped. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- The menstruum best adapted for electro-plating is a solution of silver in cyanide of potassium. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
Typed by Billie