pustulant

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pus·tu·lant

(pŭs′chə-lənt, pŭs′tyə-)

adj.

Causing the formation of pustules.

A pustulant agent.

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pustulant

(ˈpʌstjʊlənt)

adj

(Pathology) causing the formation of pustules

(Pathology) an agent causing such formation

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pus•tu•lant

(ˈpʌs tʃə lənt)

adj.

causing the formation of pustules.

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And, bizarrely, that the fuzzy Teletubbies are ready-made for toy stores, as if pustulant reptiles would have been preferable (and wouldn't have sold just as well among the toddlers' older siblings).