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Revulsive

Revulsive \Re*vul"sive\, a. [Cf. F. r['e]vulsif.] Causing, or tending to, revulsion.

Revulsive

Revulsive \Re*vul"sive\, n. That which causes revulsion; specifically (Med.), a revulsive remedy or agent.

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revulsive

a. Causing revulsion n. That which causes revulsion; a revulsive remedy or agent.

Usage examples of "revulsive".

Thus this treatment, by its revulsive effects, is capable of relieving various disorders of the head, chest, digestive organs, and pelvis.