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During the period of this superpurgation, the course of exchange, an infallible measure of the circulating of money, was in our favor.

From The Physiology of Taste by Robinson, Fayette

It is given in cases of superpurgation, united with opium, chalk, and powdered gum.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

The use of cathartics is dangerous, for they may excite superpurgation.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

There is always danger of superpurgation if a physic is given to a horse suffering from diseases of the respiratory organs.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.