Definition of RESOLVENT

resolvent

Plural: resolvents

Noun

  • a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
  • Any substance or material able to resolve the constituents of a mixture; a solvent.
  • That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumours; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products.
  • An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given problem depends.

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From Latin resolvēns, present participle of resolvere: compare French résolvant. See resolve.

Synonyms

dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, solvent

Scrabble Score: 12

resolvent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
resolvent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
resolvent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

resolvent: valid Words With Friends Word