RESOLVENT (2)

Re‐solv″ent, n. [[L. resolvens, p. pr. of resolvere: cf. F. résolvant. See Resolve.]] 1. 1. That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent.
2. 2. (Med.) That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products. Coxe.
3. 3. (Math.) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given pproblem depends.