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Resolvent

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

astringent resolvents

Synonyms for resolvent

solventthinnerdissolventdissolverdilutantdissolving agent

Antonyms for resolvent

Related Words

solventdissolventdissolverthinnerdilutantdissolving agentdissolvedresolutiveresolubilizedresolubiliseddecompositedelutabledissolutiveresidualisedpredissolvedperitonicisocraticclarifyingsedimentabledetersive

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does resolvent mean?

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

What is a synonym for resolvent?

Common synonyms include solvent, thinner, dissolvent, dissolver.

What is the opposite of resolvent?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use resolvent in a sentence?

astringent resolvents

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