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Meanings of
alterative
in English
Tending to cure or restore to health.
therapeutic
healing
curative
remedial
sanative
Related terms
healthful
Usage of
alterative
in English
1
It is a powerful
alterative
,
or blood-purifier, increasing oxidation and stimulating excretion.
2
This liquid had been previously freed from
alterative
germs by boiling.
3
Internally, used for.-Dropsy ,suppressedurine, tonic and
alterative
action on womb.
4
He said his lab already used dangerous pathogens only when there was no
alterative
.
5
The Crystal Spring is somewhat
alterative
in its therapeutic effects.
6
He is stomach-full of prosperity; perhaps he needed an
alterative
.
7
Internally, used for.-Tonic ,diureticand
alterative
,
for syphilis and scrofula.
8
Such shocks are often vigorously
alterative
and tonic-eh, my son?
9
When it comes to specific details of treatment these must be educational,
alterative
,
and constructive.
10
He said religion was an
'
alterative
,
'
and would neutralize a salt as quick as fire.
11
Dow sees its Enlist system as an
alterative
.
12
As a natural consequence of the foregoing he regards
"
alterative
action" as "habit-breaking action."
13
Why, laxative and
alterative
,
as suits my complaint-Extract
14
Professor of Ecology at Greenwich University, Steven Belmain, said the animals are looking for
alterative
food sources.
15
Internally, used for.-Tonic ,astringent ,diureticand
alterative
.
16
In such cases there is an
alterative
regimen of remarkable efficacy: it is a starvation-diet of letting alone.
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alterative
Adjective
Noun
Singular
Frequent collocations
alterative action
alterative course
alterative food
alterative germs
alterative measure
More collocations
Alterative
through the time