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sternutatory

[ ster-noo-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -nyoo- ]
/ stərˈnu təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈnyu- /
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adjective
Also ster·nu·ta·tive. causing or tending to cause sneezing.
noun, plural ster·nu·ta·to·ries.
a sternutatory substance.
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Origin of sternutatory

1610–20; <Late Latin sternūtātōrius, equivalent to sternūtā(re) (see sternutation) + -tōrius-tory1
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British Dictionary definitions for sternutatory

sternutatory
/ (stɜːˈnjuːtətərɪ, -trɪ) /

adjective Also: sternutative
causing or having the effect of sneezing
noun plural -tories
an agent or substance that causes sneezing
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Medical definitions for sternutatory

sternutatory
[ stûr-nyōōtə-tôr′ē, -nōō- ]

adj.
Causing or producing sneezing.
n.
A sternutatory substance, such as pepper.
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