depressant
(adjective) capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer
(noun) a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
depressant (countable and uncountable, plural depressants)
(pharmaceutical drug) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.
(mining) An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
depressant (comparative more depressant, superlative most depressant)
(pharmaceutical effect) reducing functional or nervous activity.
Source: Wiktionary
De*press"ant, n. (Med.)
Definition: An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 January 2025
(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); “a good soak put life back in the wagon”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
