| resolvent | 1. That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent. 2. <medicine> That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumours; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products. 3. <mathematics> An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given pproblem depends. Origin: L. Resolvens, p. Pr. Of resolvere: cf. F. Resolvant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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