noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any substance that cauterizes
2. 2
   an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (e.g., removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cauteryacidactual cauterybrandbrand ironbranding iron

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