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Resolvent

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to resolve (separate) the constituents of a mixture
Noun
  1. 1
    Any substance or material able to resolve the constituents of a mixture; a solvent.
  2. 2
    a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances wordnet
  3. 3
    That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumours; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products.

    "astringent resolvents"

  4. 4
    An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given problem depends.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin resolvēns, present participle of resolvere: compare French résolvant. See resolve.

Etymology 2

From Latin resolvēns, present participle of resolvere: compare French résolvant. See resolve.

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