suppressant

[ suh-pres-uhnt ]

noun

1. a substance that suppresses an undesirable action or condition:

   an appetite suppressant.

suppressant

/ səˈprɛsənt /

adjective

1. tending to suppress or restrain an action or condition

noun

1. a suppressant drug or agent

   a cough suppressant

Word History and Origins

Origin of suppressant¹

1940–45; suppress ( def ) + -ant

Example Sentences

These substances are used in nonstick coatings, fire suppressants, stain- and water-resistant fabrics and more.

From Science News For Students

These drugs work differently than the appetite suppressants popular among previous generations of dieters.

From Quartz

In the book, Everts meets a sensory analyst, part of whose job description is to “bunny-sniff” armpits, or axillae, in the quest to build a better odor suppressant.

From Outside Online

At present, the platform does not allow ads around body shaming, appetite suppressant pills or supplements, weight loss procedures or any claims regarding unrealistic cosmetic results.

From Digiday

That can include options like counseling and treatments like puberty suppressants, which give a child time to “explore and confirm ideas of gender identity,” and allow puberty changes to continue if treatment is stopped.

From Time

Halon 1301, the standard fire suppressant employed on airliners, has no effect on lithium-ion battery fires.

From The Daily Beast

It is not a benign medication, and it has no appropriate role as a cough suppressant in children.

From The Daily Beast

Because of the wide variability in codeine metabolism, its use as a cough suppressant is not recommended.

From The Daily Beast