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antiscorbutic, a. and n. Med.|ˌæntɪskɔːˈbjuːtɪk|
[f. anti- 3 + scorbutic, f. mod.L. scorbūtus scurvy.]
A. adj. Of use against scurvy.
1725Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Scurvy, Broths..into which you are to put antiscorbutick herbs. 1799Robertson Agric. Perth. 28 Pitcaithly is famous for its antiscorbutic waters. 1830Lindley Nat. Syst. Bot. 17 The universal character of Cruciferæ is to possess antiscorbutic and stimulant qualities.
B. n. (sc. agent.)
1696Phillips, Antiscorbuticks, medicines against the Scurvey. 1876Bartholow Mat. Med. (1879) 178 Lime-juice is the most important anti-scorbutic. |