Found 2 items, similar to Resolvent.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: resolvent resolvent n : a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; “the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution” [syn: solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Resolvent Resolvent \Re*solv"ent\ (-ent), a. Having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent. [1913 Webster] Resolvent \Re*solv"ent\, n. [L. resolvens, p. pr. of resolvere: cf. F. r['e]solvant. See Resolve.] 1. That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent. [1913 Webster] 2. (Med.) That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products. --Coxe. [1913 Webster] 3. (Math.) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given pproblem depends. [1913 Webster]