Yleisliuottajaksi
Yleisliuottajaksi is a Finnish term that translates to "universal solvent" in English. It refers to a hypothetical substance that could dissolve any other substance without reacting with it. While such a substance does not exist in reality, water is often referred to as a "universal solvent" due to its remarkable ability to dissolve a wide variety of polar and ionic compounds.
Water's effectiveness as a solvent stems from its molecular structure. It is a polar molecule, meaning it
However, water cannot dissolve nonpolar substances like oils and fats. These substances are hydrophobic, meaning they