adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which serves to liquefy.
2. 2
   Any agent, such as mercury, iodine, etc., that promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions. obsolete

Adjective

1. 1
   That liquefies. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

fluxresolventsolventthinner

Etymology

From Latin liquefaciens, present participle of liquefacere. See liquefy.

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