Depressant
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /dɪˈpɹɛsənt/
Full definition of depressant
Noun
depressant
(countable and uncountable; plural depressants)- (pharmacology) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant.
- (mining) An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
Adjective
depressant
- Acting as a depressant.