\Liq`ue*fa"cient\ (l[i^]k`w[-e]*f[=a]"shent), n.
[L. liquefaciens, p. pr. of liquefacere. See {Liquefy}.]
1. That which serves to liquefy.
2. (Med.) An agent, as mercury, iodine, etc., which promotes
   the liquefying processes of the system, and increases the
   secretions.