Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a remedy or treatment that counteracts or neutralizes the effect of something, especially a poison

“The doctor prescribed an antipyetic medicine to neutralize the poison’s effects on her patient.”

2. noun

a remedy or treatment that counteracts or neutralizes the effect of something, especially a poison

“The antipyetic properties of activated charcoal made it a popular antidote for accidental poisonings.”