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Cantharidean

UK
/kænˌθærɪˈdiːən/
US
/kænˌθɛrɪˈdiːən/
ru

Translation of "cantharidean" into Russian

cantharidean
Adjective
raiting
UK
/kænˌθærɪˈdiːən/
US
/kænˌθɛrɪˈdiːən/
cantharidean
more cantharidean Comp.
most cantharidean Super.
The cantharidean properties of the ointment were discussed by the pharmacist.
Кантаридовые свойства мази обсуждались фармацевтом.

Definitions

cantharidean
Noun
raiting
UK
/kænˌθærɪˈdiːən/
US
/kænˌθɛrɪˈdiːən/
A blister beetle that produces cantharidin, especially the Spanish fly (Lytta vesicatoria).
Early pharmacists kept dried cantharideans in jars for making blistering plasters.
cantharidean
Adjective
raiting
UK
/kænˌθærɪˈdiːən/
US
/kænˌθɛrɪˈdiːən/
Relating to or characteristic of cantharides, a substance derived from blister beetles, often used in medicine.
The ointment had a cantharidean quality, causing irritation similar to that of cantharides.