What does "resolvent" mean?

Resolvent: That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent.

Additional senses

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

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