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from The Century Dictionary.

  • In chem., pertaining to, existing in, or derived from Equisetum.

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  • The equisetic composition is done by Shuvayu Shen Majumdar.

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  • It had taken long and hard thought to decide what to use to replace the flea - and lice-killing insecticide made from the equisetic acid she would have extracted with an infusion from the fern.

    The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

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