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ADJUVANTS
Noun
adjuvants
plural of adjuvant
Source: Wiktionary
ADJUVANT
Ad"ju*vant, a. Etym: [L. adjuvans, p. pr. of adjuvare to aid: cf. F. adjuvant. See Aid.]
Definition: Helping; helpful; assisting. [R.] "Adjuvant causes." Howell.
Ad"ju*vant, n.
1. An assistant. [R.] Yelverton.
2. (Med.)
Definition: An ingredient, in a prescription, which aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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