Definition of relaxant
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or producing relaxation
an anesthetic and relaxant agent
relaxant
noun
Definition of relaxant (Entry 2 of 2)
: a substance (such as a drug) that relaxes
specifically
: one that relieves muscular tension
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The first known use of relaxant was in 1651
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