re·lax·ant
ri-ˈlak-sənt 
: of, relating to, or producing relaxation
an anesthetic and relaxant agent
: a substance (such as a drug) that relaxes
specifically
: one that relieves muscular tension
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Adjective
Ashwagandha comes with natural relaxant properties to calm down your mind and recharge your brain.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
Noun
Valerian Tea Valerian tea is a popular sleep aid and relaxant that works on the same receptors as benzodiazepines.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Alcohol is often a popular relaxant at social gatherings and celebrations, or just for unwinding after a long day.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Relaxant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxant. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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relaxant
1 of 2 adjective
re·lax·ant
ri-ˈlak-sənt
: producing relaxation
relaxant
2 of 2 noun
: a relaxing agent
especially
: a drug that causes muscular relaxation
Medical Definition
relaxant
1 of 2 adjective
re·lax·ant
ri-ˈlak-sənt
: of, relating to, or producing relaxation
an anesthetic and relaxant agent
relaxant
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as a drug) that relaxes
specifically
: one that relieves muscular tension
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