v. t. [ L. subactus, p. p. of subigere to subdue; sub under + agere to lead, bring. ] To reduce; to subdue. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. L. subactio a working up, discipline. ] The act of reducing to any state, as of mixing two bodies combletely. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]