convulsant

[ kuhn-vuhl-suhnt ]

/ kənˈvʌl sənt /

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adjective

causing convulsions; convulsive.

noun

a convulsant agent.

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Origin of convulsant

First recorded in 1870–75; convulse + -ant

OTHER WORDS FROM convulsant

an·ti·con·vul·sant, adjective, noun

Words nearby convulsant

convolution, convolve, convolvulaceous, convolvulus, convoy, convulsant, convulse, convulsion, convulsionary, convulsive, convulsive disorder

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British Dictionary definitions for convulsant

convulsant

/ (kənˈvʌlsənt) /

adjective

producing convulsions

noun

a drug that produces convulsions

Word Origin for convulsant

C19: from French, from convulser to convulse

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