depressants

/dɪˈprɛsənts/ /diˈprɛsənts/

Meanings

noun

A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.

Examples :

"Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant."

noun

An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

Examples :

"In the mining process, depressants are added to the slurry to prevent unwanted minerals from floating and contaminating the desired ore concentrate. "

material chemistry substance mineral science industry

Related Words

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

decreases noun

/dɪˈkriːsɪz/ /ˈdiːkriːsɪz/

An amount by which a quantity is decreased.

"One research team has recorded Baishui’s decrease at about 27 meters per year over the last 10 years."

depressant noun

/dɪˈpɹɛsənt/

A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.

"Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant."

contaminating verb

/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/ /kənˈtæməˌneɪɾɪŋ/

To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

"The oil spill is contaminating the ocean and harming the wildlife. "

stimulant noun

/ˈstɪmjələnt/ /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.

"Coffee is a stimulant that helps many students stay awake during late-night study sessions. "

physiological adjective

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of, or relating to physiology.

"The athlete's physiological responses to the intense workout were carefully monitored by the coach. "

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

neuronal adjective

/nʊˈroʊnəl/ /njʊˈroʊnəl/

Of, or relating to a neuron

"The scientist studied the neuronal activity in the brain. "

activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

pharmacological adjective

/ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Of or having to do with pharmacology.

"The doctor recommended a pharmacological treatment plan to manage her high blood pressure. "

flotation noun

/fləʊˈteɪʃən/ /floʊˈteɪʃən/

A state of floating, or being afloat.

"The life raft's flotation kept everyone safely above the water after the ship sank. "

inhibits verb

/ɪnˈhɪbɪts/ /ɪnˈhɪbəts/

To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

"Too much stress often inhibits my ability to focus on my studies. "