1. resolvent - Noun
2. resolvent - Adjective
Having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent.
That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent.
That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products.
An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given pproblem depends.
Source: Webster's dictionarythe solvent does not change its state in forming a solution Source: Internet