Escharotic
[es-kuh-rot-ik] /ˌɛs kəˈrɒt ɪk/ Medicine/Medical
adjective
1.
producing an eschar, as a medicinal substance; caustic.
noun
2.
an escharotic agent.
/ˌɛskəˈrɒtɪk/
adjective
1.
capable of producing an eschar
noun
2.
a caustic or corrosive agent
escharotic es·cha·rot·ic (ěs’kə-rŏt’ĭk)
n.
A caustic or corrosive substance or drug. adj.
Producing an eschar.
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