rubefy

/ (ˈruːbɪˌfaɪ) /


verb-fies, -fying or -fied
  1. (tr) to make red, esp (of a counterirritant) to make the skin go red

Origin of rubefy

1
C19: from Latin rubefacere, from rubeus red + facere to make

Derived forms of rubefy

  • rubefacient (ˌruːbɪˈfeɪʃənt), adjective, noun
  • rubefaction (ˌruːbɪˈfækʃən), noun

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