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.
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components. The dissolving agent is the solvent. The substance which is dissolved is the solute. The components of a solution are atoms, ions, or molecules, which makes them 10-9 m or smaller in diameter. Example: Sugar and Water.