The liquids that dissolve other substances are called solvents.

Here's a breakdown:

* Solvent: The substance that dissolves another substance, creating a solution.

* Solute: The substance being dissolved.

* Solution: The uniform mixture that results from the solvent dissolving the solute.

For example:

* Water is a common solvent, dissolving sugar, salt, and many other substances.

* Acetone is a solvent used to dissolve paint, varnish, and some glues.