noun Download 🔗Share A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity. Examples : "Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant." medicine substance physiology biochemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals. Examples : "In the copper ore processing plant, lime is used as a depressant to prevent iron sulfide minerals from floating during the separation process. " substance chemistry mineral industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (pharmaceutical effect) reducing functional or nervous activity. Examples : "The doctor prescribed a mild depressant medication to help calm the patient's anxiety. " medicine physiology biochemistry biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading