Resolvent /(-ent)/

Re·solv·ent

Resolvent

a.
  1. Having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent.

Resolvent

n.
  1. That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent.
  2. That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products. (Med.)
  3. An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given pproblem depends. (Math.)