resolvent noun 3adjective 1forms 3 noun3 •Any substance or material able to resolve the constituents of a mixture; a solvent. •An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given problem depends. •That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumours; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products. adjective1 •Able to resolve (separate) the constituents of a mixture formsresolvents · more resolvent · most resolvent