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






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"Resolvent" Quotes from Famous Books



... is a resemblance between this lesion and others which we have considered is in its responsiveness to the same treatment with them. Indeed, the prescription of warm fomentations, soothing applications, and astringent and resolvent mixtures, in a majority of cases, is the first that occurs all through the list. If the swelling assumes the character of a serous collection, pressure, cold water, and bandages will contribute to its removal. If suppuration seems to be established and the swelling assumes the character of a developing ...
— Special Report on Diseases of the Horse • United States Department of Agriculture



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