2 entries under this word

Revulsive

Re-vŭl'sive, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. révulsif, Sp. & It. revulsivo. See supra.] Tending to revulsion; repugnant; hostile.

noun

n. 1. That which has the power of withdrawing. Fell.

Sense 2. (Med.) That which has the power of diverting disease from one part to another.