RESOLVENT


Meaning of RESOLVENT in English

/ri zol"veuhnt/ , adj.

1. resolving; causing solution; solvent.

n.

2. something resolvent.

3. Med. a remedy that causes resolution of a swelling or inflammation.

[ 1670-80; resolvent- (s. of resolvens ), prp. of resolvere to RESOLVE; see -ENT ]

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