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decongestant

/diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/

Meanings
noun
A drug that relieves congestion, e.g. pseudoephedrine.

Examples :

"I took a decongestant to help me breathe better during my cold. "
medicine substance

Related Words

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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cold adjective

/kɔʊld/ /koʊld/

(of a thing) Having a low temperature.

"A cold wind whistled through the trees."

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help noun

/hɛlp/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

Illustration pseudoephedrine

pseudoephedrine noun

[ˌsuːdoʊ.ɨˈfɛdɹɪn]

A sympathomimetic alkaloid commonly used as a decongestant; a chemical compound, an isomer of ephedrine, with the formula C10H15NO.

"Because of his stuffy nose, Michael went to the pharmacy to buy a cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine. "

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took verb

/tuːk/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"My sister took the last apple from the bowl. "

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congestion noun

/kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/

The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

"The morning rush hour caused significant congestion on the roads, making it difficult to get to school on time. "

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drug noun

/dɹʌɡ/

A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

"Aspirin is a drug that reduces pain, acts against inflammation and lowers body temperature."

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breathe verb

/bɹiːð/ /bɹið/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"Before the big presentation, Sarah took a deep breath and felt more calm. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

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better noun

[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."

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relieves verb

/rɪˈlivz/

To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

"Talking to a friend often relieves my stress after a long day at work. "