A Dictionary of the English Language/abater

by Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)

Aba′ter. n. s. The agent or cause by which an abatement is procured; that by which any thing is lessened.

Abaters of acrimony or sharpness, are expressed oils of ripe vegetables, and all preparations of such; as of almonds, pistachoes, and other nuts.Arbuthnot on Diet.