antidotal

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In an antidotal, and almost paradoxical way, podcasts are the Internet freed from pixels.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2014

The words printed in italics in the body of the letter are the antidotal abuse introduced to prevent a posthumous sale by possible executors.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, December 13, 1890 by Various

Calomel also, which was occasionally resorted to formerly for its antiphlogistic effects upon the intestinal lesions, has been lately recommended in Germany in the treatment of typhoid fever on account of its supposed antidotal properties.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The likelihood is that whatever virtue the red clover can boast for counteracting a scrofulous disposition, and as antidotal to cancer, resides in its highly-elaborated lime, silica, and other earthy salts.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Its discontinuance was rendered rather necessary by my enthusiasm that led too far in a few cases, but the antidotal effects of certain remedies amply compensated me for my financial and reputational loss.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock