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