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liquefacient, a. and n.|lɪkwɪˈfeɪʃ(ɪ)ənt| [ad. L. liquefacient-em, pr. pple. of liquefacĕre to liquefy: see -facient.] a. adj. ‘Making liquid’ (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1889). b. n. Something which serves to liquefy; spec. in Med., an agent (such as mercury and iodine) supposed to have the power of liquefying solid deposits (Dunglison Med. Lex. 1853). Also, an agent which increases the amount of fluid secretions (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1889). |