Chemical substance primarily used to dissolve another substance (solute) to form a uniformly dispersed mixture (solution) at the molecular or ionic size level; to suspend solid particles or colloidal materials to yield suspensions or gels, to provide dissolving capability required for a stable formulation; to dissolve certain components of the formulation to aid dispersion of components; to aid in oil cleansing power and control film drying rate; to solubilize soils on surfaces and facilitate removal. Used to dissolve, thin, and extract. Also referred to as a vehicle. See closely related: diluent.
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