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A solvent is a substance that dissolves another substance to form a solution. It is typically the component present in the greater amount in a solution. The solvent molecules interact with the solute molecules, breaking apart the solute and dispersing it evenly throughout the solvent. This process allows the solute to be distributed at a molecular level within the solvent. Examples of common solvents include water, ethanol, and acetone.