pus·tu·lant | \ ˈpəs-chə-lənt 
; ˈpəs-tyə-, -tə- \
; ˈpəs-tyə-, -tə- \Definition of pustulant
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an agent (such as a chemical) that induces pustule formation
pustulant
adjectiveDefinition of pustulant (Entry 2 of 2)
: producing pustules
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pustulant
nounpus·tu·lant | \ ˈpəs-chə-lənt, ˈpəs-t(y)ə- \
\Medical Definition of pustulant
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an agent (as a chemical) that induces pustule formation
pustulant
adjectiveMedical Definition of pustulant (Entry 2 of 2)
: producing pustules
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The first known use of pustulant was in 1861
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