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decongestant
[ dee-kuhn-jes-tuhnt ]
adjective
- of or relating to a substance that relieves mucus congestion of the upper respiratory tract.
noun
- any such substance.
decongestant
/ ˌdiːkənˈdʒɛstənt /
adjective
- relieving congestion, esp nasal congestion
noun
- a decongestant drug
decongestant
/ dē′kən-jĕs′tənt /
- A medication that reduces congestion of the nose or sinuses, usually by causing vasoconstriction.
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Origin of decongestant1
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Example Sentences
She took an over-the-counter decongestant, but that didn’t help.
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