resolvent

resolvent
/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; < L resolvent- (s. of resolvens), prp. of resolvere to RESOLVE; see -ENT]

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