Liquefacient

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounThat which serves to liquefy.

2.NounAny agent, such as mercury, iodine, etc., that promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions.

"potassium hydroxide is a liquefacient of tissues; sodium bicarbonate is a liquefacient to promote the expulsion of the false membrane."

3.AdjectiveThat liquefies.

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