resolvent
resolvent · resolvents
Any substance or material able to resolve the constituents of a mixtureAny substance or material able to resolve the constituents of a mixture; a solvent.
Meaning
3 sensesAny substance or material able to resolve the constituents of a mixture; a solvent.
That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumours; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products.
An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given problem depends.
More definitions
- a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
Origin
From Latin resolvēns, present participle of resolvere: compare French résolvant. See resolFrom Latin resolvēns, present participle of resolvere: compare French résolvant. See resolve.
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Forms
plural: resolvents| Singular | resolvent |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances:solventdissolventdissolverdissolving agent
Word family
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