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pustulant, a. and n.|ˈpʌstjʊlənt| [ad. late L. pustulānt-em, pr. pple. of pustulāre to pustulate.] a. adj. Giving rise to the formation of pustules (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1897). b. n. An irritant affecting the skin and causing pustulation, as a solution of silver nitrate, croton oil, etc.
1871Garrod Mat. Med. 417 The pustulants induce deeper action, and are sometimes of greater value than vesicants. |