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Vesication

Description:

Vesication refers to the process of blistering the skin or any other surface by applying a caustic substance or extreme heat. It can also be used to describe any substance capable of producing blisters.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. The act or process of blistering the skin or any other surface.

2. A substance that can cause blistering, typically used for medical purposes, such as in the treatment of warts or as a counterirritant.

3. The condition of having blisters on the skin as a result of exposure to an irritant substance.

Verb:

1. To cause blisters to form on the skin or any other surface.

2. To treat a condition by applying a blistering agent, often as a therapeutic means.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The vesication caused by the jellyfish sting was extremely painful.

2. The doctor applied a vesication plaster to remove the wart from his patient's foot.

3. After exposure to the chemical, vesication became evident on her hands and arms.

Verb:

1. The intense heat from the stove accidentally vesicated her forearm.

2. In some traditional remedies, vesication is used to draw out toxins from the body.

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