'Liquefacient' definitions:

Definition of 'Liquefacient'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Med.) An agent, as mercury, iodine, etc., which promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions. [1913 Webster]