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.
RESOLVER
Re*solv"er (r-zlv"r), n.
1. That which decomposes, or dissolves. Boyle.
2. That which clears up and removes difficulties, and makes the mind certain or determined. Bp. Burnet.