alexipharmic

/ˌælɛksɪˈfɑːrmɪk/ or /ˌælɛksiˈfɑːrmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the power of healing or protection from poison; antitoxic.

“The ancient Greek physician was known for his alexipharmic remedies.”

2. noun

A substance that has the power of healing or protection from poison; an antidote.

“She searched for an alexipharmic to counteract the poison in the snake’s fang.”

Synonyms

  • antidote
  • antitoxic

Antonyms

  • poisonous
  • toxic