suppressant
noun
sup·pres·sant
sə-ˈpre-sᵊnt 
: an agent (such as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something
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Jayme Thornton Crossfire’s approach of detonating water balloons in midair—which has yet to be patented so the team would not describe it in detail—could eventually change the calculation about how much suppressant is needed to fight fires.
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
Tylenol with codeine, for example, is considered a Schedule III drug, as are certain other prescription drugs like Valium, painkillers, appetite suppressants, and some steroid and hormone medications.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Pain relievers, cough suppressants, and decongestants may improve comfort and sleep.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
What should happen in the manufacturing process is that an active ingredient — in these cases, a cough suppressant — is put into a pharmaceutical-grade liquid that is safe for consumption.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
Tylenol with codeine, for example, is considered a Schedule III drug, as are certain other prescription drugs like Valium, painkillers, appetite suppressants, and some steroid and hormone medications.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Pain relievers, cough suppressants, and decongestants may improve comfort and sleep.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
What should happen in the manufacturing process is that an active ingredient — in these cases, a cough suppressant — is put into a pharmaceutical-grade liquid that is safe for consumption.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for suppressant
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“Suppressant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suppressant. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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suppressant
noun
sup·pres·sant
sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt
: an agent (as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something
a cough suppressant
Medical Definition
suppressant
1 of 2 adjective
sup·press·ant
sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt
suppressant
2 of 2 noun
: an agent (as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something
a cough suppressant
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