Dis*solv"ent (?), a. [L. dissolvens, -entis, p. pr. of dissolvere.]
Having power to dissolve power to dissolve a solid body; as, the dissolvent juices of the stomach.
Ray.
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Dis*solv"ent, n.
1.
That which has the power of dissolving or melting other substances, esp. by mixture with them; a menstruum; a solvent.
Melted in the crucible dissolvents.
A. Smith.
The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate dissolvent to the truce.
Mothley.
2. Med.
A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc.
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