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Definitions for: Resolvent [n] a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"
Webster (1913) Definition: Re*solv"ent (-ent), a.
Having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent.
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.
2. (Med.) That which has power to disperse inflammatory or
other tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the
absorption of effused products. --Coxe.
3. (Math.) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a
given pproblem depends.
Synonyms: dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, solvent
See Also: acetone, alcahest, alkahest, carbolic acid, carbon tet, carbon tetrachloride, dimethyl ketone, hexane, hydroxybenzene, medium, methylbenzene, naphtha, oxybenzene, perchloromethane, phenol, phenylic acid, propanone, remover, tetrachloromethane, toluene, universal solvent, xylene, xylol
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