Definition of Vesicant

1. Noun. A chemical agent that causes blistering (especially mustard gas).

Exact synonyms: Vesicatory
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Specialized synonyms: Blistering Agent, Dichloroethyl Sulfide, Mustard Agent, Mustard Gas, Sulfur Mustard
Derivative terms: Vesicatory

2. Adjective. Causing blisters.
Exact synonyms: Vesicatory
Similar to: Noxious
Derivative terms: Vesicate, Vesicate, Vesicatory

Definition of Vesicant

1. n. A vesicatory.

2. n. A vesicatory.

Definition of Vesicant

1. a chemical warfare agent that induces blistering [n -S]

Medical Definition of Vesicant

1. Refers to a chemical or agent that causes blisters. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vesicant

vesical
vesicalis anus
vesical calculus
vesical diverticulum
vesical fistula
vesical gland
vesical haematuria
vesical lithotomy
vesical plexus
vesical reflex
vesical surface of uterus
vesical triangle
vesical vein
vesical veins
vesicant (current term)
vesicant (current term)
vesicants
Vesicaria
vesicate
vesicate
vesicated
vesicates
vesicating
vesicating gas
vesication
vesication
vesicatory
vesicatory
vesica biliaris
vesica fellea

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