ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising
(adjective) tending to soothe or tranquilize; “valium has a tranquilizing effect”; “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”
tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic
(noun) a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ataractic (comparative more ataractic, superlative most ataractic)
(pharmaceutical effect) That has a tranquilizing effect
ataractic (plural ataractics)
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
Source: Wiktionary
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
