Main Entry: re·solve

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈzälv, -ˈzȯlv also -ˈzäv or -ˈzȯv\

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 \-ˈzäl-və-bəl, -ˈzȯl- also -ˈzäv-ə- or -ˈzȯv-ə-\ adjective