mithridatic /ˌmɪθrɪˈdeɪtɪk/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •Of or related to mithridatism, the gradual acquisition of immunity to poison through repeated exposure. •(historical) Of or related to mithridates, universally curative against all poisons. noun1 •(no longer used) Synonym of antidote: a treatment which functions like a mithridate. formsmithridatics · more mithridatic · most mithridatic
Mithridatic adjective1 •(historical) Of or pertaining to the dynasty begun by Mithridates I of Pontus or any of its kings named Mithridates, especially Mithridates VI of Pontus, also known as Mithridates the Great.