2. (Chem.)
Defn: To bring back a metal to the metallic form, as from an oxide or solution; to reduce. [Obs.]
VIVIFICATION
Viv`i*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. vivificatio: cf. vivification.]
1. The act of vivifying, or the state of being vivified; restoration of life; revival. Bacon.
2. (Physiol.)
Defn: One of the changes of assimilation, in which proteid matter which has been transformed, and made a part of the tissue or tissue cells, is endowed with life, and thus enabled to manifest the phenomena of irritability, contractility, etc. McKendrick.
3. (Chem.)
Defn: The act or process of vivificating. [Obs.]
VIVIFICATIVE
Viv"i*fi*ca*tive, a.
Defn: Able or tending to vivify, animate, or give life; vivifying.