depressant

(thing) by shinex Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:06:48
A class of drugs characterized as having a slowing or retarding effect on neural and motor processes. Includes alcohol, barbituates, quaaludes, and lots of other things I like to eat when I'm bored.
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(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:00:22

De*press"ant (?), n. Med.

An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.

 

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