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n. 1. (Chem.) Impregnating with sulphureted hydrogen gas. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. [ Cf. F. hépatisation. ] (Med.) Conversion into a substance resembling the liver; a state of the lungs when gorged with effused matter, so that they are no longer pervious to the air. [ 1913 Webster ]