decongestant
of or relating to a substance that relieves mucus congestion of the upper respiratory tract.
any such substance.
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How to use decongestant in a sentence
She took an over-the-counter decongestant, but that didn’t help.
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British Dictionary definitions for decongestant
/ (ˌdiːkənˈdʒɛstənt) /
relieving congestion, esp nasal congestion
a decongestant drug
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Scientific definitions for decongestant
[ dē′kən-jĕs′tənt ]
A medication that reduces congestion of the nose or sinuses, usually by causing vasoconstriction.
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