revulsive

[ ri-vuhl-siv ]

/ rɪˈvʌl sɪv /

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adjective

tending to alter the distribution of blood by revulsion.

noun

a revulsive agent, especially one that causes revulsion.

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Also revulsant.

Origin of revulsive

1610–20; <Latin revuls(us) (see revulsion) + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM revulsive

re·vul·sive·ly, adverb

Words nearby revulsive

Rev. Stat., revue, revulsant, revulsed, revulsion, revulsive, rev up, Rev. Ver., reward, reward claim, rewarding

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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 Headland
Its efficacy depends upon the revulsive effect which follows a local destruction of tissue.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
In cupping for revulsive purposes, one cupped on a distant part to relieve excess of blood in the affected part.
Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology|Audrey Davis
Dry cupping, in its simplest form, was said to act as a “revulsive” or “derivant.”
Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology|Audrey Davis

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

revulsive

/ (rɪˈvʌlsɪv) /

adjective

of or causing revulsion

noun

med a counterirritant

Derived forms of revulsive

revulsively, adverb

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Origin of revulsive

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