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单词 rubefacient
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Definition of rubefacient in English:

rubefacient

(also rubifacient)
adjective ˌruːbɪˈfeɪʃnt
Medicine
  • Producing redness of the skin (especially as a method of counterirritation); of or relating to this property.

noun ˌruːbɪˈfeɪʃnt
Medicine
  • A rubefacient medicinal preparation.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Lovell (?1630–1690), naturalist. From classical Latin rubefacient-, rubefaciēns, present participle of rubefacere; compare -facient. With the use as adjective compare earlier rubificative, rubifying. With the use as noun compare earlier rubificative, rubrificative.

Definition of rubefacient in US English:

rubefacient

(also rubifacient)
adjectiveˌruːbɪˈfeɪʃnt
Medicine
  • Producing redness of the skin (especially as a method of counterirritation); of or relating to this property.

nounˌruːbɪˈfeɪʃnt
Medicine
  • A rubefacient medicinal preparation.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Lovell (?1630–1690), naturalist. From classical Latin rubefacient-, rubefaciēns, present participle of rubefacere; compare -facient. With the use as adjective compare earlier rubificative, rubifying. With the use as noun compare earlier rubificative, rubrificative.

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