Re*solv"ed*ness, n. Fixedness of purpose; firmness; resolution. Dr. H.
More.
Re*solv"ent (-ent), a. Having power to resolve; causing solution;
solvent.
Re*solv"ent, n. [L. resolvens, p. pr. of resolvere: cf. F. résolvant.
See Resolve.] 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. Coxe.
3. (Math.) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given
pproblem depends.
Re*solv"er (r?-z?lv"?r), n. 1. That which decomposes, or dissolves.
Boyle.
2. That which clears up and removes difficulties, and makes the mind
certain or determined. Bp. Burnet.