convulsant
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sənt adjective
1.
causing convulsions; convulsive.
noun
2.
a convulsant agent.
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convulsant (kənˈvʌlsənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | producing convulsions |
| —n | |
| 2. | a drug that produces convulsions |
| [C19: from French, from convulser to | |
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convulsant con·vul·sant (kən-vŭl'sənt)
adj.
Causing or producing convulsions. n.
An agent, such as a drug, that causes convulsions.
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