dissolvent /(?)/

dis·solv·ent

dissolvent

a.
  1. Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach.

Dissolvent

n.
  1. That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent.
    Melted in the crucible dissolvents.
    — A. Smith.
    The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate dissolvent to the truce.
    — Mothley.
  2. A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc. (Med.)