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vesicant

 
Dictionary: ves·i·cant   (vĕs'ĭ-kənt) pronunciation

n.
A blistering agent, especially mustard gas, used in chemical warfare.

adj.
Causing blisters.


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Dental Dictionary: vesicant
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(ves′ikənt)
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A chemically active substance that can produce blistering on direct contact with the skin or mucous membrane.

Medical Dictionary: ves·i·cant
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(vĕs'ĭ-kənt)
n.

A blistering agent, especially mustard gas, used in chemical warfare.

adj.

Causing blisters.

Veterinary Dictionary: vesicant
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1. producing blisters.
2. an agent that produces blisters.

WordNet: vesicant
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Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a chemical agent that causes blistering
  Synonym: vesicatory


The adjective vesicant has one meaning:

Meaning #1: causing blisters
  Synonym: vesicatory


 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Dental Dictionary. Mosby's Dental Dictionary. Copyright © 2004 by Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.  Read more
Medical Dictionary. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company Read more
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