Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Escharotic

Esˊcha-rot′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] an eschar: cf. F.
escharotique
.]
(Med.)
Serving or tending to form an eschar; producing a scar; caustic.

Esˊcha-rot′ic

,
Noun.
(Med.)
A substance which produces an eschar; a caustic, esp., a mild caustic.

Webster 1828 Edition


Escharotic

ESCHAROT'IC

,
Adj.
Caustic; having the power of searing or destroying the flesh.

ESCHAROT'IC

,
Noun.
A caustic application; a medicine which sears or destroys flesh.

Definition 2024


escharotic

escharotic

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

escharotic (comparative more escharotic, superlative most escharotic)

  1. Capable of producing an eschar

Noun

escharotic (plural escharotics)

  1. A caustic or corrosive material