Noun. 1. mover and shaker-a person who wields power and influence; a shaker of traditional beliefs; movers and shakers in the business world. shaker. individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul-a human being; there was too much for one person to do.
The term solvents usually refers to organic solvents, which contain carbon. Organic solvents can be classified into three main types: oxygenated solvents, hydrocarbon solvents, and halogenated solvents. Oxygenated solvents contain oxygen and are synthesized from other chemicals.
Solvents and thinners. A solvent is a solution that breaks down the essential properties of paints and varnishes, lacquer, shellac, oils, grease and adhesive residues. There are many different kinds of solvents, each performing a specific reaction (function) with a specific product.