(1):
(a.) Having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent.
(2):
(n.) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given pproblem depends.
(3):
(n.) That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent.
(4):
(n.) That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products.