depurative

American  

[dep-yuh-rey-tiv] / ˈdɛp yəˌreɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. serving to depurate; purifying.

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noun

1. a depurative agent or substance.

depurative British  

/ ˈdɛpjʊˌreɪtɪv, -rətɪv /

adjective

1. used for or capable of depurating; purifying; purgative

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noun

1. a depurative substance or agent

Etymology

Origin of depurative

First recorded in 1675–85; depurate + -ive

Example Sentences

Others regarded it as a mucous discharge, or a depurative; and others, as a salutary crisis, removing from the constitution that which oppressed the different organs.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

It would appear that the most valuable depurative method of treatment yet resorted to is by the careful use of the Roman bath.

From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Jennings, Robert

It is therefore proper that in this large majority of cases of remittent fever depurative treatment should be conjoined with the specific treatment.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

At this stage of the disease it is right to assist the depurative work of nature.

From On the cattle plague: or, Contagious typhus in horned cattle. Its history, origin, description, and treatment by Bourguignon, Honor?

The indications for depurative treatment are jaundiced skin and eyes, furred tongue, costive bowels, and scanty, loaded urine.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various