resolvent
/rɪˈzɑlvənt/
noun
- A substance that dissolves another substance; a solvent.
- Water is a common resolvent for many types of salt.
- Paint thinner acts as a resolvent for oil-based paints.
- The chemist used a strong resolvent to break down the glue.
- Something that resolves or solves a problem.
- Time is often the best resolvent for minor conflicts.
- Dialogue can be a powerful resolvent for misunderstandings.
- The new policy served as a resolvent for the ongoing dispute.
adjective
- Having the power to dissolve or resolve something.
- This chemical has resolvent properties that break down grease.
- The doctor prescribed a resolvent medicine to clear the congestion.
- The resolvent liquid quickly removed the stain from the fabric.