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depurative

[dep-yuh-rey-tiv]

dep·u·ra·tive

[dep-yuh-rey-tiv]
adjective
1.
serving to depurate; purifying.
noun
2.
a depurative agent or substance.

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Depurative is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin:
1675–85; depurate + -ive
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depurative (ˈdɛpjʊˌreɪtɪv, -rətɪv)
 
adj
1.  used for or capable of depurating; purifying; purgative
 
n
2.  a depurative substance or agent

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