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revulsive
[ ri-vuhl-siv ]
adjective
- tending to alter the distribution of blood by revulsion.
noun
- a revulsive agent, especially one that causes revulsion.
revulsive
/ rɪˈvʌlsɪv /
adjective
- of or causing revulsion
noun
- med a counterirritant
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Derived Forms
- reˈvulsively, adverb
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Other Words From
- re·vulsive·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of revulsive1
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Example Sentences
Corrosive poisons affect the nerves by a violent revulsive action; and are not to be considered in the same category as medicines.
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Its efficacy depends upon the revulsive effect which follows a local destruction of tissue.
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In cupping for revulsive purposes, one cupped on a distant part to relieve excess of blood in the affected part.
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Dry cupping, in its simplest form, was said to act as a “revulsive” or “derivant.”
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Cold affusions and shower baths have been employed for their revulsive and sedative effect in mania.
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