Etymology

sphacelate

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Today it means: To affect with gangrene, cause to gangrene, mortify. Full definition →

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sphacelate · verb1

From sphacel (“gangrene”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

sphacelate · adjective2

From sphacel + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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