Vellicative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vellicative is an adjective meaning Causing vellication; provoking irritation or twitching.
Meaning
Causing vellication; provoking irritation or twitching.
Example Sentences
There is sometimes a peculiar sensibility in the teeth or their sheaths that induces a kind of vibratory pain, in which they colloquially said to be set on edge; and that in two ways, as follows: From jarring noises. From vellicative or acrid substances.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vellicating, vulnific, pestilential, irritating, revulsive, annoying.
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