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pustulant

noun pus·tu·lant \ ˈpəs-chə-lənt ; ˈpəs-tyə- , -tə- \

Definition of pustulant

: an agent (such as a chemical) that induces pustule formation

First Known Use of pustulant

1861

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pustulant

adjective

Definition of pustulant

: producing pustules

First Known Use of pustulant

circa 1890

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pustulant

noun pus·tu·lant \ ˈpəs-chə-lənt, ˈpəs-t(y)ə- \

medical Definition of pustulant

: an agent (as a chemical) that induces pustule formation
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pustulant

adjective

medical Definition of pustulant

: producing pustules

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