'Resolvent' definitions:
Definition of 'resolvent'
From: WordNet
noun
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, resolvent]
Definition of 'Resolvent'
From: GCIDE
- Resolvent \Re*solv"ent\ (-ent), a. Having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Resolvent'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Synonyms of 'resolvent'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ablative,
- anticoagulant,
- biodegradable,
- corrosive,
- cutting,
- decomposable,
- decomposing,
- degradable,
- dilapidated,
- diluent,
- dilutant,
- disintegrable,
- disintegrated,
- disintegrating,
- disintegrative,
- disjunctive,
- disruptive,
- dissolvent,
- dissolving agent,
- erosive,
- flux,
- liquefacient,
- liquefier,
- moldering,
- ravaged,
- resolutive,
- ruinous,
- separative,
- solvent,
- thinner,
- thinning,
- worn