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emplastic
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emplastic, a. [Cf. F. emplastique, fr. Gr. clogging. See Emplaster.].
Fit to be applied as a plaster; glutinous; adhesive; as, emplastic applications. [1913 Webster]
emplastic, n.
A medicine causing constipation. [1913 Webster]
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