Capable of producing an eschar; a caustic or corrosive agent.
A substance which produces an eschar.
A caustic agent that produces a dry scab, or slough, when applied to the skin.
A caustic agent, such as a strong acid or base, that is used to destroy tissue and cause sloughing. Escharotics may be acids, alkalies, metallic salts, phenol or carbolic acid, carbon dioxide, or electric cautery.