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单词 suppressant
释义

suppressant

noun

sup·​pres·​sant sə-ˈpre-sᵊnt How to pronounce suppressant (audio)
: an agent (such as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something

Example Sentences

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

suppressant 1 of 2

adjective

sup·​press·​ant sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt How to pronounce suppressant (audio)
: suppressive

suppressant

2 of 2

noun

: an agent (as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something
a cough suppressant
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