Resolvent

Quick meaning: Resolvent is an adjective meaning Able to resolve (separate) the constituents of a mixture.

Meaning

Able to resolve (separate) the constituents of a mixture.

More Meanings

1. Any substance or material able to resolve the constituents of a mixture; a solvent.
2. (mathematics) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given problem depends.
3. (medicine) That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumours; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products.

Example Sentences

astringent resolvents

Word Forms

• resolvents

Synonyms for resolvent

Depending on context, synonyms include solvent, thinner, dissolvent, dissolver, dilutant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, thinner, dilutant, dissolved.

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