LIQUEFACIENT

Liq′ue‐fa″cient (lĭk′wē̍‐fā″shent), n. [[L. liquefaciens, p. pr. of liquefacere. See Liquefy.]] 1. 1. That which serves to liquefy.
2. 2. (Med.) An agent, as mercury, iodine, etc., which promotes the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the secretions.