febrifacient

[ feb-ruh-fey-shuh nt ]
/ ˌfɛb rəˈfeɪ ʃənt /

adjective

producing fever.

noun

something that produces fever.

Origin of febrifacient

First recorded in 1795–1805; febri- + -facient

Words nearby febrifacient

British Dictionary definitions for febrifacient

febrifacient
/ (ˌfɛbrɪˈfeɪʃənt) /

adjective

producing fever

noun

something that produces fever

Medical definitions for febrifacient

febrifacient
[ fĕb′rə-fāshənt ]

n.

A substance that produces fever.

adj.

fe•brif•ic (fĭ-brĭfĭk) Causing or producing fever.