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mithridate definition

mith·ri·date (mit̸h′rə dāt′)

noun

Historical a substance supposed to be an antidote against all poisons

Etymology: ML mithridatum < LL mithridatium < Mithridatius, of Mithridates VI, said to have become immune to poisons by taking them in gradually increased doses

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