Definition of "dilative" []

• That dilates, or causes dilation (adjective)

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• "Cold is the attractive or astringent power, comparatively uncounteracted by the dilative, the diminution of which is the proportional increase of the contractive."
• "In like manner, sulphur represents the active and passive principle of fire: the contractive force, or negative electricity -- oxygen -- produces flame; and the dilative force, or positive electricity -- hydrogen -- produces warmth."