The charm dissolves apace.
Shak.
Dis*solv"ent (?), a. [L. dissolvens, -entis, p. pr. of dissolvere.] Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach. Ray.
Dis*solv"ent, n. 1. That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent.
Melted in the crucible dissolvents.
A. Smith.
The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate dissolvent to the truce.
Mothley.
2. (Med.) A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc.
Dis*solv"er (?), n. One who, or that which, has power to dissolve or dissipate.
Thou kind dissolver of encroaching care.
Otway.
Dis*solv"ing, a. Melting; breaking up; vanishing. -- Dis*solv"ing*ly, adv.
Dissolving view, a picture which grows dim and is gradually replaced by another on the same field; -- an effect produced by magic lanterns.
Dis"so*nance (?), n. [L. dissonantia: cf. F. dissonance.] 1. A mingling of discordant sounds; an inharmonious combination of sounds; discord.
Filled the air with barbarous dissonance.
Milton.