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Liquefacient
Pronunciation : Liq`ue*fa"cient
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. liquefaciens, p. pr. of liquefacere. See Liquefy.]
Definition : 1. That which serves to liquefy.
2. (Med.)
Defn: An agent, as mercury, iodine, etc., which promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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