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escharotic

[ es-kuh-rot-ik ]

adjective

  1. producing an eschar, as a medicinal substance; caustic.


noun

  1. an escharotic agent.

escharotic

/ ˌɛskəˈrɒtɪk /

adjective

  1. capable of producing an eschar
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a caustic or corrosive agent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of escharotic1

1605–15; < Late Latin escharōticus < Greek escharōtikós. See eschar, -otic
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Example Sentences

It is chiefly used as an escharotic, to destroy proud flesh, &c.

The stronger acids are employed for their escharotic qualities.

Oxymel of verdigris is stimulant, detergent, and escharotic.

Used as an escharotic, and in the preparation of oxide of antimony.

Used as a mild escharotic and stimulant to fungous ulcers, warts, corns, &c.

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