nau·se·ant
ˈnȯ-z(h)ē-ənt 
-s(h)ē-
-s(h)ē-
: an agent that induces nausea
especially
: an expectorant that liquefies and increases the secretion of mucus
: inducing nausea : nauseating
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“Nauseant.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nauseant. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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