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deliriant
[ dih-leer-ee-uhnt ]
/ dɪˈlɪər i ənt /
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adjective
involving or causing delirium.
noun
a substance, as a compound or drug, that causes delirium.
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Origin of deliriant
First recorded in 1880–85; deliri(um) + -ant
Words nearby deliriant
delinquent, deliquesce, deliquescence, deliquescent, deliration, deliriant, delirious, delirium, delirium tremens, delish, delist
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How to use deliriant in a sentence
The way to fight a deliriant is to keep your mind on a set task.
The Sky Trap|Frank Belknap LongThere is some sort of plant outside that is giving off deliriant fumes.
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