vesicant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a chemical agent that causes blistering (especially mustard gas)
    vesicatory.
  2. adjective satellite causing blisters
    vesicatory.

WordNet

Ves"i*cant noun
Etymology
L. vesica blister: cf. F. vésicant.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) A vesicatory.

Webster 1913