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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Resolvent

Re-sŏlv'ent, a.

adjective

a. Having power to resolve; causing solution.

Re-sŏlv'ent, n.

noun

n. [Fr. résolvant, Sp. resolvente, It. risolvente, Lat. resolvens, p. pr. of resolvere. See RE-SOLVE.]

  1. That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution.
  2. (Med.) That which has power to disperse inflammation, and prevent the suppuration of tumors; a discutient. Coxe.