resolvent adjective & noun. [rɪ'zɒlv(ǝ)nt] L17.
[Latin resolvent- pres. ppl stem of resolvere RESOLVE verb: see -ENT.]
A. adjective.
1. Chiefly Medicine. Able to cause resolution. Also foll. by of. L17.

2. Of a proposition: only asserting that which is already included in the conception of the subject. M19.

3. Math. Designating an equation, function, expression, etc., which is introduced in order to reach or complete a solution. M19.
b. noun.
1. Medicine. A medicine applied to reduce swelling. L17.

2. A solvent. Now rare. E18.

3. A means of removing a difficulty, settling a problem, etc. M19.
■ R. G. White A coin which would serve as a common resolvent of all accounts.

4. Math. A resolvent equation, function, etc. M19.

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