ESCHAROTIC

Adjective

escharotic (comparative more escharotic, superlative most escharotic)

Capable of producing an eschar

Noun

escharotic (plural escharotics)

A caustic or corrosive material

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Source: Wiktionary


Es`cha*rot"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. escharotique.] (Med.)

Definition: Serving or tending to form an eschar;; producing a scar; caustic.

Es`cha*rot"ic, n. (Med.)

Definition: A substance which produces an eschar; a caustic, esp., a mild caustic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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