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

Examples of suppressant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Patients can use plenty of non-prescription alternatives like cough suppressants and honey and lemon mixes to treat dry coughs instead, the agency said. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 People using appetite suppressants are expected to change their dietary preferences in favor of lower-calorie alternatives that pack in more nutrients. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 8 Feb. 2024 Pills sold as Adderall were sometimes methamphetamine or caffeine, and sometimes simply an appetite suppressant. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2023 The newest and much-hyped obesity drugs are, at their core, powerful appetite suppressants. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2024 Firefighters are advised to limit use of suppressants, monitoring the situation while spraying down the surrounding area to contain the fire. Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023 Some are counterfeits made of methamphetamine, while others contain appetite suppressants, acetaminophen or caffeine. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2023 People should also have a cough suppressant, decongestant, or antihistamine for runny nose, said Curtis. Julia Landwehr, Health, 6 Oct. 2023 The three main categories are appetite suppressants, lipolytic injections, and metabolic boosters. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of suppressant was in 1884

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Cite this Entry

“Suppressant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suppressant. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

suppressant

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

Medical Definition

suppressant

1 of 2 adjective
sup·​press·​ant sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt How to pronounce suppressant (audio)

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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