pustulant, a. and n.
(ˈpʌstjʊlənt)
[ad. late L. pustulānt-em, pr. pple. of pustulāre to pustulate.]
a. adj. Giving rise to the formation of pustules (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1897). b. n. An irritant affecting the skin and causing pustulation, as a solution of silver nitrate, croton oil, etc.
| 1871 Garrod Mat. Med. 417 The pustulants induce deeper action, and are sometimes of greater value than vesicants. |