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Fulminant

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

That fulminates..

Definitions by Sense

  1. That fulminates.
  2. (especially medicine) Appearing quickly and with destructive effects.
  3. A thunderbolt.
  4. An explosive.

Example Sentences

Fulminant hepatitis seems to be more common in females than in males (11).[…]In contrast to common belief, Chalmers (17) has shown that physical exercise during infectious hepatitis does not increase the risk of a fulminant course of disease.
When his liver function was measured, an acute, fulminant hepatitis was discovered.
The excessive danger in handling fulminants was not balanced by any prospective reward.

Synonyms for fulminant

Antonyms for fulminant

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What does fulminant mean?

Fulminant means That fulminates..

What is a synonym for fulminant?

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What is the opposite of fulminant?

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How do you use fulminant in a sentence?

Fulminant hepatitis seems to be more common in females than in males (11).[…]In contrast to common belief, Chalmers (17) has shown that physical exercise during infectious hepatitis does not increase the risk of a fulminant course of disease.

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