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Webster 1913 Edition


Revulsive

Re-vul′sive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
révulsif
.]
Causing, or tending to, revulsion.

Re-vul′sive

,
Noun.
That which causes revulsion; specifically
(Med.)
, a revulsive remedy or agent.

Webster 1828 Edition


Revulsive

REVUL'SIVE

,
Adj.
Having the power of revulsion.

REVUL'SIVE

, n.
1.
That which has the power of diverting humors from one part to another.
2.
That which has the power of withdrawing.

Definition 2024


revulsive

revulsive

English

Adjective

revulsive (comparative more revulsive, superlative most revulsive)

  1. Causing revulsion

Translations

Noun

revulsive (plural revulsives)

  1. That which causes revulsion; a revulsive remedy or agent.

Italian

Adjective

revulsive

  1. Feminine plural form of revulsivo