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.

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.

The secret treaty of December acted as an immediate dissolvent to the truce.

2. (Med.) A remedy supposed capable of dissolving concretions in the body, such as calculi, tubercles, etc.