What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
resolvent
Example
The acid was used as a resolvent to dissolve the metal. [resolvent: noun]
Example
The company found a resolvent to the financial crisis. [resolvent: adjective]
Example
She was a resolvent presence in the meeting, helping to mediate the disagreement. [resolvent: noun]
dissolvent
Example
The acid acted as a dissolvent to break down the metal. [dissolvent: noun]
Example
The dissolvent properties of the cleaner helped to remove the stain. [dissolvent: adjective]
Example
Their differences proved to be a dissolvent in their friendship. [dissolvent: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dissolvent is more commonly used than resolvent in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between resolvent and dissolvent?
Both resolvent and dissolvent are formal words that are typically used in scientific or technical contexts.
