vb, re*solved  re*solv*ing  vt 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 vi  1  :  to become separated into component parts : also  :  to become reduced by dissolving or analysis  2  :  to undergo resolution - used esp. of disease or inflammation re*solv*able adj 
 
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