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depressant
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depressant
(noun)
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depressant
/dɪ
ˈ
prɛsn̩t/
noun
plural
depressants
depressant
/dɪ
ˈ
prɛsn̩t/
noun
plural
depressants
Learner's definition of DEPRESSANT
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a chemical substance (such as a drug) that makes a body's systems less active
alcohol and other
depressants
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antidepressant
— depressant
adjective
the
depressant
effects of alcohol
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