liquefacient

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Liquefacient \Liq`ue*fa"cient\ (l[i^]k`w[-e]*f[=a]"shent), n.
   [L. liquefaciens, p. pr. of liquefacere. See {Liquefy}.]
   1. That which serves to liquefy.
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   2. (Med.) An agent, as mercury, iodine, etc., which promotes
      the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the
      secretions.
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