resolve

One entry found for resolve.

Main Entry: re·solve
Pronunciation: ri-zälv, -zlv also -zäv or -zv
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): re·solved; re·solv·ing
transitive verb
1 : to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components
2 : to cause resolution of (as inflammation)
3 : to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of
intransitive verb
1 : to become separated into component parts; also : to become reduced by dissolving or analysis
2 : to undergo resolution -- used especially of disease or inflammation
- re·solv·able /-zäl-v-bl, -zl- also -zäv-- or -zv--/ adjective