1. (a.) Having power to resolve; causing solution; solvent.

2. (n.) That which has the power of resolving, or causing solution; a solvent.

3. (n.) That which has power to disperse inflammatory or other tumors; a discutient; anything which aids the absorption of effused products.

4. (n.) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given problem depends.

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