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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Antidotal

Antidotal \An"ti*do`tal\ ([a^]n"t[i^]*d[=o]`tal)(#) a. Having the quality an antidote; fitted to counteract the effects of poison.
--Sir T. Browne. -- An"ti*do`tal*ly, adv.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
antidotal

1640s, from antidote + -al (1).

Wiktionary
antidotal

a. Relating to an antidote.

WordNet
antidotal

adj. counteracting the effects of a poison

Usage examples of "antidotal".

This antiseptic and antidotal function of the theocentric is performed in a variety of ways.

Tertullian accused him, and the sagacious Erasistratus introduced his mild antiphlogistic treatment in opposition to the polypharmacy and antidotal practice of his time.

And, unaffected, their metabolisms insulated by pre-injective antidotal hormones, the two field reps of Lies Incorporated dogtrotted toward the windowless structure, and, as they trotted, brought out small, long-range laser pistols with telescopic sights.