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Webster 1913 Edition

Retropulsive

Reˊtro-pul′sive

,

Adj.

[Pref.

retro-

+ L.

pellere

,

pulsum

, to impel.]

Driving back; repelling.

Webster 1828 Edition

Retropulsive

RETROPUL'SIVE

,

Adj.

[L. retro, back, and pulsus, pello, to drive.] Driving back; repelling.