revulsive
tending to alter the distribution of blood by revulsion.
a revulsive agent, especially one that causes revulsion.
Origin of revulsive
1- Also revulsant.
Other words from revulsive
- re·vul·sive·ly, adverb
Words Nearby revulsive
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How to use revulsive in a sentence
Corrosive poisons affect the nerves by a violent revulsive action; and are not to be considered in the same category as medicines.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandIts efficacy depends upon the revulsive effect which follows a local destruction of tissue.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandIn cupping for revulsive purposes, one cupped on a distant part to relieve excess of blood in the affected part.
Dry cupping, in its simplest form, was said to act as a “revulsive” or “derivant.”
Cold affusions and shower baths have been employed for their revulsive and sedative effect in mania.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep | Henry M. Lyman
British Dictionary definitions for revulsive
/ (rɪˈvʌlsɪv) /
of or causing revulsion
med a counterirritant
Derived forms of revulsive
- revulsively, adverb
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