rubefacient
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of rubefacient
1795–1805; < Latin rubefacient- (stem of rubefaciēns, present participle of rubefacere “to redden”), equivalent to rube-, variant stem of rubēre “to redden, be red” + -facient- -facient ( def. )
Example Sentences
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These objects are best attained by means of the galvanic current, which should be employed of sufficient intensity to produce a rubefacient effect.
From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.
Externally chloroform is an antiseptic, a local anaesthetic if allowed to evaporate, and a rubefacient, causing the vessels of the skin to dilate, if rubbed in.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various
When applied in lotions every night for five or six times consecutively, it will heal indolent ulcers; and its rubefacient effects serve instead of those produced externally by mustard.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
At the same time rubefacient embrocations may be applied to the abdomen, which should also be compressed slightly with a broad flannel bandage.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The juice is used externally as a rubefacient in rheumatic affections of the joints.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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