CEFR C2

abirritant

noun

Meaning

A substance that reduces irritation, especially in the mucous membranes, often used in cough medicines to soothe the throat.

Examples

The abirritant properties of the drug helped to calm the inflamed tissue.
Abirritants are commonly used in over-the-counter cough syrups to provide quick relief.

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abirritant (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæbɪˈrɪtənt/

Definition

A substance that reduces irritation, especially in the mucous membranes, often used in cough medicines to soothe the throat.

Examples

The abirritant properties of the drug helped to calm the inflamed tissue.
Abirritants are commonly used in over-the-counter cough syrups to provide quick relief.

How to Use abirritant

abirritant properties (noun phrase): the characteristics of a substance that reduce irritation — "The abirritant properties of the medication helped to soothe the patient's throat."
abirritant effect (noun phrase): the result of a substance reducing irritation — "The abirritant effect of the compound was studied in a laboratory setting."

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