alterant

[ awl-ter-uhnt ]

adjective

1. causing or producing alteration.

noun

1. something that produces alteration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alterant¹

1620–30; < Late Latin alterant- (stem of alterāns changing, present participle of alterāre ), equivalent to alter other + -ant- -ant

Example Sentences

The leaves are diuretic and refreshing; the bark alterant.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. J. Shortt states that it is an excellent alterant in syphilis in dose of 30 centigrams, morning and evening.

From Project Gutenberg