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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Liquefacient

/(lĭk`wē̇*fā"shent)/ · Liq·ue·fa·cient · IPA
01 n. That which serves to liquefy.
  1. 1.
    That which serves to liquefy.
  2. 2.
    An agent, as mercury, iodine, etc., which promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions.(Med.)