Category:Resolvent

Re*solv"ent (-ent), a.

Defn: having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent.

Resolvent Re*solv"ent, n. Etym: [l. resolvens, p. pr. of resolvere: cf. F. Résolvant. See resolve.]

1. That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a Solvent.

2. (med.)

Defn: that which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumors; A discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products. Coxe.

3. (math.)

Defn: an equation upon whose solution the solution of a given Pproblem depends.