Etymology From Latin liquefaciens, present participle of liquefacere. See liquefy.
1
That which serves to liquefy.
2
Medicine, SciencesObsolete Any agent, such as mercury, iodine, etc., that promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions.
potassium hydroxide is a liquefacient of tissues
sodium bicarbonate is a liquefacient to promote the expulsion of the false membrane.
liquefacient
adj
Etymology From Latin liquefaciens, present participle of liquefacere. See liquefy.