alexiteric
alexiteric · alexiterics
A preservative against infectious diseasesA preservative against infectious diseases.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A preservative against infectious diseases.
(historical)A preservative against the effects of poison.
Origin
From New Latin alexitericum, from neuter of alexitericus (although apparently first attestFrom New Latin alexitericum, from neuter of alexitericus (although apparently first attested later); see Etymology 2.
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