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View synonyms for alterant

alterant

[awl-ter-uhnt]

adjective

  1. causing or producing alteration.



noun

  1. something that produces alteration.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alterant1

1620–30; < Late Latin alterant- (stem of alterāns changing, present participle of alterāre ), equivalent to alter other + -ant- -ant
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Example Sentences

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The leaves are diuretic and refreshing; the bark alterant.

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Dr. J. Shortt states that it is an excellent alterant in syphilis in dose of 30 centigrams, morning and evening.

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