addictive

adjective

Definition of addictivenext
as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs an addictive painkiller

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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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