English Explanatory Dictionary

liquefacient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which serves to liquefy.
  2. Any agent, such as mercury, iodine, etc., that promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions.
adj
  1. That liquefies.

Word forms

liquefacient liquefacients

Etymology

From Latin liquefaciens, present participle of liquefacere. See liquefy.

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