depressant
IPA: dɪprˈɛsʌnt
noun
- (pharmacology) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.
- (mining) An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
adjective
- (pharmacology) reducing functional or nervous activity.
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Examples of "depressant" in Sentences
- Freddy: For Ms R alcohol is a depressant which is one reason why she rarely drinks.
- That is, don't take "depressant" drugs -- drugs that make you calm or sleepy, not depressed!!!
- It also acts as a kind of depressant by interfering with the flow of information between nerve cells.
- She did offer an anti-depressant which is contraindicated for anyone with a heart condition specifically arrhythmias.
- "I think the Obama announcement is a near-term depressant on auto sales and the economy," said one Ford official Tuesday.
- The budget, with expected focus on rural economy, infrastructure, health and education is likely to benefit stocks of FMCG, power, infrastructure and capital goods sector, while the expected 2% excise hike can act as a near-term depressant for sectors like automobiles
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