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pustulate

/ˈpʌs.tjʊ.leɪt/

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adjective

/ˈpʌs.tjʊ.leɪt/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее покрытый пустулами или волдырями; больше не используется в повседневной речи.

An obsolete adjective meaning covered with pustules or blisters; no longer in common use.

  1. Covered with pustulesC2formalmedical

    Having or characterized by small, inflamed, pus-filled bumps on the skin.

    ruПокрытый пустулами

    • The patient's pustulate complexion indicated a severe case of acne.
    • Her skin became pustulate after an allergic reaction.
    • The dermatologist treated the pustulate rash with a special cream.

    Synonymsacnedpimpledpimply

    Antonymsclearsmoothunblemished

Forms
  • more pustulate comparative form
  • most pustulate superlative form