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depressant
noun de·pres·sant \di-ˈpre-sənt, dē-\
: a chemical substance (such as a drug) that makes a body's systems less active
Full Definition of DEPRESSANT
: one that depresses; specifically : an agent that reduces a bodily functional activity or an instinctive desire (as appetite)
— depressant adjective
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First Known Use of DEPRESSANT
1876
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DEPRESSANT Defined for Kids
depressant
noun de·pres·sant \di-ˈpre-sənt\
Definition of DEPRESSANT for Kids
: a drug that slows the activity of the nervous system
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