a. [ Cf. F. répercussif. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Tending or able to repercuss; having the power of sending back; causing to reverberate. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ye repercussive rocks! repeat the sound. W. Pattison. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Repellent. [ Obs. ] “Blood is stanched by astringent and repercussive medicines.” Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Driven back; rebounding; reverberated. “Rages loud the repercussive roar.” Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A repellent. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]